Margarete Hartmann: A blessing for Fulda is turning 70!

Margarete Hartmann: A blessing for Fulda is turning 70!

Today, November 7th, 2025, Margarete Hartmann is celebrating a very special birthday: she will be 70 years old. The native of Fulda and long-time head of the city council has established herself as a fixture in the municipal landscape during her political career. She has been leading the affairs of the city council for 19 years and ensures that meetings run smoothly. During this time, she has not only established herself as a competent contact person, but also as an advocate for a respectful debate culture in the city parliament. Osthessen News reports that Hartmann acts with great responsibility: she not only takes care of leading the meetings, but also represents the city council legally and representatively to the outside world.

Hartmann began her political career at the tender age of 18 when she joined the CDU. The roots of her political interest lie deep: her father was the mayor of Mittelrode, which made her aware of the challenges and importance of local politics at an early age. With a lot of commitment and passion, she developed further in local politics and was active on the local advisory board. For a long time she was the only woman there, which required her to be extra assertive.

An impressive career

Margarete Hartmann has held many offices and functions in her career. She is currently not only the head of the city council, but also chairwoman of the association meeting of the Fulda wastewater association. She is also a member of the main and finance committee as well as other important committees that affect the city's infrastructure and supply. In the municipal landscape, people quickly came to rely on their skills. What is unusual is that she has never attended a special course or further training for her role as head - instead, she has continued to educate herself through experience and commitment.

Another significant aspect of their work are the sessions, which can last up to four hours and require high levels of concentration and commitment. Especially during the challenging years of the Corona pandemic, she faced particular difficulties, which she mastered with flying colors. It has shown how important it is to have a stable hand even in times of crisis and to keep discussions on a factual level.

A look into the future

For the upcoming local elections on March 15, 2026, Hartmann has once again secured first place on the Fulda CDU list. Surprisingly, she was initially unaware that she had been nominated for this spot. Her popularity as a politician is also reflected in the broad trust that is placed in her, and it will be exciting to see how her career will develop after her 70th birthday.

Despite her intense political commitment, she also finds time for her family. Although her hobbies are limited by her many obligations, spending time with her grandchildren and gardening are valuable time out for her. A reception for her special birthday in the city palace will certainly also be a nice setting to properly celebrate this special year of her life.

For further information about the city council in Fulda and the tasks of its chairmen, those interested can read the city's official website: Fulda.de. The Konrad Adenauer Foundation also offers exciting insights into local politics: KAS.