Markus Hörmann resigns as Mayor of Seehausen: Who's coming now?

Markus Hörmann resigns as Mayor of Seehausen: Who's coming now?

Markus Hörmann, who has been the first mayor of Seehausen a. for 18 years. Staffelsee is in office and will no longer run for the 2026 local elections. The CSU local association announced this on September 25, 2025. The 54-year-old, who previously served as deputy mayor for six years, noted that it is time for younger people with fresh ideas to lead the municipality. This marks the end of a long era of political responsibility for Hörmann, who has initiated many projects since he was elected mayor in 2008.

The most important initiatives of his term in office include the renovation of roads and infrastructure, the new construction of the ten-family house at Brunnenanger 1 and the digitalization of the administration of the town hall. The conversion and energy-saving renovation of community-owned properties such as the Gasthof Stern and the town hall also fall within his area of ​​responsibility. Despite the numerous modernizations under Hörmann's leadership, he attached great importance to preserving the village character of Seehausen.

Unfinished projects

Despite the numerous achievements, there are still some important projects that were not completed under his rule. This particularly includes the new construction of the fire station and the Längenwiesen industrial area. The question of succession is in full swing; Karl Widmann from the PWS is currently the only candidate for the mayor's position. He is hoping for a CSU candidate to ensure the party's influence in the future.

Markus Hörmann emphasizes that after leaving office he would like to spend more time with his hobbies, especially geology and the SC Riessersee. In addition to his political work, Hörmann is also the managing director of Albrecht & Hörmann Umwelttechnik GmbH. During his time in office, Hörmann demonstrated that he led the community conscientiously and was committed to its development.

Mayor and municipal council

The first mayor, like Hörmann, chairs the municipal council meetings and is responsible for the execution of the administration. This position is directly elected by the people. Hörmann was re-elected for a third term on March 15, 2020 and began his new term on May 1, 2020. In this role he succeeded Walter Willburger, Silvester Eichberger and Georg Bosch, all of whom also belonged to the CSU.

The municipality of Seehausen a. Staffelsee has three mayors: Markus Hörmann as first mayor, and Karl Widmann and Daniel Schreyer as deputies. All mayors can be reached via the town hall in the municipality, which serves as a central contact point for citizens.

The end of Hörmann's term in office could mean a new beginning for the community. Hoping for change and a breath of fresh air in local politics, the citizens of Seehausen are excited to see who will be their successor.

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