Sabine Preiser-Marian: Bad Münstereifel's crisis manager in review

Sabine Preiser-Marian: Bad Münstereifel's crisis manager in review

Bad Münstereifel and its citizens are at a turning point: Sabine Preiser-Marian, who was mayor until October 31, 2025, leaves behind an ambiguous legacy. After almost ten years in office, she resigned under difficult circumstances, initially marked by the tragic death of her competitor and the challenges of the pandemic, refugee crisis and massive flood disaster. So her tenure was anything but ordinary.

After the devastating flood disaster that hit Bad Münstereifel hard in 2021, Preiser-Marian showed leadership. Their ability to make unbureaucratic decisions significantly accelerated reconstruction. She became a face of reconstruction, not only in the city but also in surrounding villages, where there was growing resentment over slow progress. On several occasions, prominent politicians such as Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz Bad Münstereifel, which underlined the importance of their work.

Challenges and support

The challenges for Preiser-Marian were diverse. In addition to the ongoing worries about refugee accommodation, for which she even received threatening letters, there were a number of administrative difficulties that made reconstruction more difficult. In particular, the problems with the nutrias that are plaguing the city show that there is a lot to manage, even on a small scale.

In the political arena, her recent failed candidacy for district administrator was a severe setback. However, she saw the defeat not as a personal one, but as a decision for the incumbent. Critical voices were directed against the increasing district levy and the tense economic situation of the district. Preiser-Marian campaigned vigorously for investments, particularly in renewable energy and new residential areas. Their efforts to improve the economic situation of Bad Münstereifel were crucial.

A farewell and a powerful successor

Preiser-Marian's term of office was marked by an area of ​​tension: on the one hand, the progress in reconstruction, on the other hand, internal problems due to austerity measures and job cuts in the administration. Despite all the adversities, she stood behind her employees and rejected allegations of a bad mood in the town hall. Her support fell on her family, who accompanied her through this turbulent time.

With her farewell, Preiser-Marian wishes her successor, Sebastian Glatzel, all the best, and hopes that he will continue to drive the reconstruction forward effectively. She emphasizes that she was able to secure a lot of funding for the city, which is intended to serve the well-being of Bad Münstereifel.

Overall, the view of Bad Münstereifel under Preiser-Marian's leadership remains a mixed picture: a place on the move, but also facing major challenges. The next steps will be crucial in laying the foundation for sustainable development.