Diepholz chooses: Four candidates are fighting for the office of the new district administrator

Diepholz chooses: Four candidates are fighting for the office of the new district administrator

Today, on September 8, 2024, the citizens of Diepholz are faced with an important decision: the election of a new district administrator or a new district administrator. After Cord Bockhop (CDU) ended his term in office prematurely, a successor is now being sought. In the choice there are two men and two women to choose from, all of whom have different backgrounds and experiences.

The CDU candidate Volker Meyer, 56 years old, has been active as a member of the state parliament since 2013 and has been holding the position of deputy district administrator since 2015. It comes from bassum and is supported by the FDP. With his political experience, he competes as a single applicant and would like to lead the district's fortunes.

candidate profiles at a glance

The SPD recruits Ulrike Tammern, who is also 56 years old and lives in Barnstorf. She has more than 30 years of experience in municipal administration and has made a name for herself as a district councilor for youth, health and social issues. Their commitment to the community is in the foreground of their election campaign.

• Volker Meyer (CDU) - individual applicant, deputy district administrator, 56 years, from Bassum
• Ulrike Tammern (SPD) - district councilor, over 30 years in administration, 56 years, from Barnstorf
• Michael Schnieder (AfD) - electrical engineer, deputy chairman of the Diepholz district association, 56 years, from Stuhr
• Kristine Helmerichs (Greens) - 58 years, works for a regional energy supplier, long -time councilor in Stuhr

for the AfD, Michael Schnieder, a 56-year-old electrical engineer from Stuhr, tries his luck. He is the deputy chairman of the Diepholz district association and has been working in the district council for more than seven years. Schnieder brings technical expertise and a clear political vision in the choice.

The Greens rely on Kristine Helmerichs, the 58-year-old from Stuhr, who works in energy supply and has been active in the local council for over 30 years. Her focus is on sustainable solutions for the regional challenges and the promotion of renewable energies.

electoral system and schedule

The polling stations are open until 6 p.m. so that citizens have time to give their vote. The preliminary result is expected between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. If none of the candidates reach the necessary absolute majority in the first ballot, a runoff election will take place on September 22nd. This ensures additional thrills, since both the candidates and the voters are excited about the outcome of the election.

Today, the political landscape in the Diepholz district could take a decisive turn. The voters have the option of determining the direction in which their region should develop through their voices. With the different political approaches of the candidates, it becomes exciting to see which of them gains the trust of the citizens.