Willi Rothemund on his first days as Fischbachau interim mayor

Another deputy, suddenly head of the town hall: Willi Rothemund (62) has seen an ascent that he probably would not have expected when he was elected last year.

We spoke with him.

Fischbachau - Just another deputy, suddenly boss in the town hall: Willi Rothemund (62) has a rise behind him that he probably would not have expected when he was elected last year.

Because Fischbachau's mayor Johannes Lohwasser resigned surprisingly and second mayor Hans Seemüller fell ill, third mayor Rothemund is currently in charge of the municipal administration.

We talked to him about the new task.

Mr. Rothemund, suddenly mayor after retirement - how did you find out that you were sitting in the executive chair?

It was very surprising.

We had a local council meeting two weeks ago on Friday.

Immediately beforehand, managing director Johann Neundlinger asked me if I could take over the management because Mr. Lohwasser was not coming.

I started my induction on Monday morning.

How have you settled in at the town hall?

The first week in particular was very busy.

I have been a councilor for more than 25 years, but as another deputy mayor, I tended to deliver birthday wishes and was not involved in the administrative work.

Sitting in the mayor's room is another challenge.

But the church needs me now and I'll do my best.

Did you even have time to move to the town hall at such short notice?

The office is of course very time-consuming, and I had to postpone a lot of private things first.

But I get a lot of encouragement from the Fischbachauers and am well supported by the administration and my local council colleagues.

I want to make my contribution for the transition period until the new mayor takes office.

Where are you now setting your priorities?

The community has important projects: the notarial contracts are pending for the construction area at Wolfsee, the renovation or new construction of the fire station.

I want to drive these projects forward.