Holowaty stirs up mayoral rumors: Is the change coming in Henstedt-Ulzburg?

Holowaty stirs up mayoral rumors: Is the change coming in Henstedt-Ulzburg?

Something is happening in Henstedt-Ulzburg: The FDP community representative Stephan Holowaty is causing a lot of discussion among the community's political actors with his statements. The 62-year-old speaks a lot in the local council and, despite increasing rumors about a possible candidacy for mayor, sees a great need for changes in local politics. According to a report by kn-online, Holowaty explains that he does not rule out running for mayor, but also does not confirm it. “It’s still too early to talk about it,” he says. The incumbent mayor Ulrike Schmidt was elected in 2020 and has a term of office until 2028, although she has emphasized that she wants to remain in office after the first eight years.

The current political situation in Henstedt-Ulzburg is characterized by a certain level of unrest. Holowaty criticizes the satisfaction with Schmidt, which was supported by the SPD, and sees the cooperation between politics and administration as problematic. Some factions, including the CDU, BFB and FDP, had sent Holger Diehr into the race. Holowaty emphasizes that there is a lack of vision and new ideas and describes Volker Dornquast, who was mayor from 1988 to 2009, as the last “real” mayor. A mayor must be able to secure political majorities so that the community can move forward.

Political ambitions and background

Although speculation surrounding his candidacy continues, Holowaty remains relaxed. “Ultimately, the citizens decide how they vote,” is his stance. If you would like to find out more about him, you might be interested to look at the background of the first name “Stephan”. This is a variant of the name *Stephen* and is very popular in many countries, as can be read on Wikipedia. Famous people with this name include the Prince of Lippe and various politicians. Holowaty himself has been a member of the FDP for 15 years and misses the tasks of a member of the state parliament, but brings his experiences from discussions in Kiel into his local political work.

“In 2027, the parliamentary groups should think about who is suitable for the mayor’s office,” suggests Holowaty. With this foresight, he shows that he takes community concerns seriously and is ready to initiate change. The future direction of the community could soon be shaped by new ideas and fresh approaches - that remains to be seen.

Challenges and opportunities

In the discussion about the current state of the administration and the political landscape, one thing is clear: Holowaty sees both challenges and opportunities for Henstedt-Ulzburg. It is to be hoped that the controversies surrounding the mayoral candidacy will not only lead to speculation, but will also encourage citizens to actively participate in the political process. Because one thing is certain: What happens in local politics ultimately affects every individual in the community. Let's stay tuned! You can find out more about this at kn-online.