Andreas Bitzer triumphs: Großhansdorf has a new mayor!

Andreas Bitzer triumphs: Großhansdorf has a new mayor!

In the tranquil community of Großhansdorf in the Stormarn district, people are happy about a breath of fresh air in the town hall. Andreas Bitzer from the CDU won the race for mayor and can now enjoy a clear majority of 68.7 percent of the votes. With this he won with a clear decision against his competitors Martin Röglin (13.3 percent) and Dirk Siegel (18 percent). Voter turnout was solid at 55.6 percent, but it also shows that there is still room for improvement when it comes to civic engagement. In total, around 7,600 people were entitled to cast their votes.

Bitzer, who is currently the honorary mayor of the municipality of Siek, not only brings extensive experience in politics, but also as headmaster and managing director of the Walther Lehmkuhl School in Neumünster. Anyone who knows him knows that he has a good knack for administration and attaches great importance to responsibility. In an interview before the election, he explained: “I see Großhansdorf as a livable forest community with a high quality of life and a strong community.”

Visions for Großhansdorf

What makes Andreas Bitzer special in his new position? He plans to focus on environmental and digitalization projects. In addition, he will focus more on citizen participation and sustainable development. Challenges such as the lack of living space, medical care and security are among the tasks that need to be overcome. Bitzer has set itself the goal of not only ensuring citizens' quality of life, but also improving it.

During his election campaign, Bitzer made it clear that he wanted to get involved in environmental protection and sustainable projects. This also includes promoting voluntary work in the community in order to strengthen cultural and social life in Großhansdorf. He wants to pay particular attention to high-quality care for children and seniors as well as a transparent financial policy and respectful handling of taxpayers' money.

A man of many talents

The new mayor doesn't just shine with his political skills - he has 40 years of experience in riding, is a member of the volunteer fire department in Siek and is committed to the community. What an exciting mix! Andreas Bitzer would also like to promote the digitalization of administrative processes in order to improve citizen service. The expansion of local public transport and broadband expansion are also on his agenda, which citizens are very excited about.

A look at the upcoming elections shows that not only Großhansdorf will feel a new wind in local politics on September 28, 2025 - elections will also take place in Elmshorn, Heiligenhafen and Scharbeutz on the same day, which could have a lasting impact on the political landscape in Schleswig-Holstein. Wahlen SH provides comprehensive information on this.

With Andreas Bitzer, Großhansdorf has a committed mayor who can bring a breath of fresh air and stability to the community at the same time. The next steps will show whether he can put the big plans he has set into practice. The residents are excited about what awaits them in the coming years and hope for positive development in their beloved community.