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4d ago

Nearly 500 seek Wangerooge mayoralty as deadline shifts to June 1

CDU, SPD, Grüne will sift through nearly 500 submissions over Pentecost to choose a joint nominee for the August 17 vote

Rund 500 Bewerber: Auf Wangerooge wird ein neuer Bürgermeister gesucht. (Symbolbild)

Overview

  • The mayor’s office on Wangerooge has been vacant since autumn 2023 after the previous incumbent resigned following a dispute with the municipal council.
  • A public recruitment campaign launched by CDU, SPD and Grüne in March has attracted close to 500 applications for the role.
  • The application deadline was moved forward from June 14 to June 1 to accelerate the selection process.
  • Party leaders plan to review submissions over Pentecost and present a consensus candidate ahead of the August 17 election.
  • The position offers about €7,000 per month and requires the mayor’s primary residence on Wangerooge, reflecting local challenges in attracting skilled administrative staff.