Karsten Ittmann wants to become Wartenberg's next mayor!

Karsten Ittmann wants to become Wartenberg's next mayor!

An exciting election is looming in Wartenberg: Karsten Ittmann, 52 years old, from Angersbach, has announced his candidacy for mayor. He is running as a non-party candidate and wants to bring a breath of fresh air into local politics. His main focus is on increasing the involvement of citizens in decision-making processes. “I want the voices of Wartenbergers to be heard,” notes Ittmann. He sees himself as a solution-oriented practitioner who has over 36 years of professional experience in various areas, including as a packaging mechanic and teacher Lauterbacher Anzeiger reported.

Ittmann is a co-founder of the Wartenberger List (WAL) and reconstituted the group last week. The community of voters was able to win four seats in the Wartenberg parliament in the local elections. Since the WAL was founded in autumn 2020, he has been active as first chairman and has ensured that political issues are better structured. Various working groups were set up to focus on topics such as the budget, infrastructure and social issues East Hesse News.

Specific topics in focus

What exactly does Ittmann want to tackle? Among other things, the implementation of the sports and cultural center in Landenhausen is important to him, as is the search for solutions for the continued existence of the gym in Angersbach. Ittmann also plans to redesign the center of the village and promote age-appropriate housing. And that's not all: He is committed to generating funding and attracting investors and is in favor of building a bypass road for a higher quality of life, he informs Lauterbacher Anzeiger.

In addition, Ittmann brings a passion for sports, nature, as well as cooking and baking, especially his homemade bread, to the political arena. His humane and down-to-earth nature could be an advantage for him in the election campaign. Because in contrast to incumbent Dr. Olaf Dahlmann (SPD), who is also expected to run again, Ittmann is relying on open dialogue with other factions and close cooperation within the WAL.

The political context

The upcoming local elections in autumn 2026 will bring a groundbreaking decision for the Wartenbergers. In Germany, local elections are often characterized by local issues and often enjoy greater acceptance compared to smaller parties and citizens' initiatives, such as bpb.de explained. Voter turnout is usually lower than in state or federal elections, which is significant because mayoral elections in Hesse usually have a term of office of five to eight years. In this election, voters can bet on candidates through accumulation and variegation, which further increases the scope for the voting communities.

Karsten Ittmann expects his candidacy to be taken seriously in the community. With a clear program and a strong team from the Wartenberger list, he sees himself well positioned for the election campaign. With Ittmann's announcement, the political landscape in Wartenberg could receive new impulses that could have a decisive impact on the future of the community.