Chemnitz says goodbye to Mayor Stötzer: 18 years of change!

Chemnitz says goodbye to Mayor Stötzer: 18 years of change!

The city council of Chemnitz recently made an important decision: Michael Stötzer, who has been part of the city administration for 18 years and headed the department for urban development and construction for over a decade, was dismissed. Stötzer leaves the city at his own request and leaves behind a remarkable record of construction projects and developments in the city. Under his leadership, five new schools were built, while 52 other schools were renovated or expanded, including the Oberschule Am Hartmannplatz and the Terra Nova Campus. There was also progress in the area of ​​childcare with the construction of six new daycare centers and the renovation of 31 existing ones.

Stötzer's commitment was not just limited to educational institutions. In recent years, eight new sports halls have also been built, while 19 sports halls have been modernized. Another highlight of his term of office was the extensive renovation or construction of more than 20 bridges, including the striking viaduct in Rabenstein and the bridge on Zschopauer Straße. In addition, the swimming complex in Bernsdorf was rebuilt and a modern long-distance bus terminal was inaugurated. The city's beautification was also not neglected, with 30 newly designed intervention areas in Chemnitz.

Sustainable urban development in focus

As part of the European Capital of Culture 2025 project, numerous construction projects came to the fore. This includes the redesign of the district park at Pleißenbach, the market fountain and the marathon tower in the sports forum. Michael Stötzer made a decisive contribution to positioning Chemnitz as a lively and modern city. Thomas Kütter, who was recently appointed as the new head of Department 6, will continue the ambitious projects. Kütter has been head of building management and building construction since July 2022 and was elected to his new position for seven years in June.

An important concern in Chemnitz's urban development is the use of financial resources amounting to 90 million euros, of which 30 million euros are specifically earmarked for construction activities. These funds are intended to help preserve Chemnitz's character as a green city with lots of open spaces and at the same time create new residential and commercial areas. Six new construction sites with mixed development are planned for the current year, which meet the requirements of modern living concepts.

The obstacles and challenges

However, there are also challenges to overcome. The Economic Council has emphasized the need for a dialogue about relieving the burden on the south of Chemnitz from freight traffic. Discussions about the further construction of the southern ring, which could potentially have an impact on the siskin forest, are also ongoing. Stötzer brought his own opinion into the debates and often differed from the views of his party colleagues.

The city of Chemnitz has made numerous progress in recent years. There is great hope for increasing sales in the catering industry, more tourism and the settlement of young people. Future planning will focus on the sustainable development of Chemnitz with a clear focus on modern infrastructure and the creation of living space that meets the needs of its citizens. wirtschaftsrat.de provides further information on the upcoming construction projects and developments.

The dismissal of Stötzer marks a turning point in Chemnitz's urban development, while Thomas Kütter now has the reins in his hand to further develop the structures that have been built and to launch new visionary projects. It remains exciting to see what accents will be set in the near future.

For further details on Michael Stötzer's farewell, you can also visit chemnitz.de.