Birgit Hannemann's voice and opinion were in demand among the mayors, continued the head of the district administration. "Within a very short space of time, you have earned the recognition and respect of the male-dominated professional world - also in the Ludwigsburg district. I myself have always found working with you to be very pleasant, friendly and constructive." He was only annoyed when Hannemann had the better score in the mayoral shooting competition at the Freiberg Göckelesfest, which no longer takes place, said Allgaier with a wink.
Mayor, Allgaier continued, was a dream job for many generations in the past. This is because the tasks involved are varied and multifaceted, diverse and exciting. However, today's graduates from universities of public administration are increasingly refraining from running for office after graduation because, according to a study by Ulm political scientist Vinzenz Huzel and TU Darmstadt, the public's expectations of the office of mayor are becoming ever greater, the tone is becoming increasingly harsh and there are now also violent attacks. The mayor's office is no longer attractive to many young graduates due to the high time commitment, the lack of work-life balance and the lack of privacy. Hannemann's decision not to run for office again and her decision in favor of her family came as a surprise to many, but was understandable in view of the study results mentioned above. "You have kept your promise of citizen-oriented politics - the regret among the people here was correspondingly great when you announced your decision," the head of the district administration stated.
For Hannemann's professional future as Managing Director of the "Zukunft Familie" professional association, Allgaier wished Hannemann "every success, perseverance, drive and occasionally the necessary portion of luck that we all need from time to time in our actions." Allgaier wished the municipality of Erdmannhausen "continued good development" and the municipal councillors and the new mayor Marcus Kohler "always good decisions for the future of your municipality".
