Dear Sirs and Madams

I would like to inform you that I have decided not to stand for re-election as mayor for another term (2027–2030) in the October 2026 elections.

During my almost 15 years on the Walchwil Municipal Council, eight of which I spent as Mayor, I have had the great pleasure of contributing ideas, helping to shape policy, taking action and responding to issues in Walchwil, driving forward many changes in the administration and laying new foundations. I have also been proud to take on a great deal of responsibility for our municipality. This has always been an honour for me.

It has always been an extremely exciting and enriching time, challenging, demanding and very instructive. A time that has brought me a wealth of experience with people and everyday politics, which I have greatly enjoyed. With all the municipal and regional challenges, as well as the unexpected global ones, it has also been an intense time.

I am convinced that together we have been able to achieve a great deal of good and positive things for our residents and for the benefit of the community; a lot has been accomplished.

It is now time to make way for new forces and new ideas for the next term of office.

After my current term of office, I will turn 55 in February 2027. This is exactly the right time to devote myself fully to my own company, Geozug Ingenieure AG, again. Exciting years lie ahead. I am very much looking forward to them.

I am also looking forward to my final year in office, which I have embarked upon with great energy and enthusiasm, so that I can fulfil all my duties to the very end with total commitment and motivation.

Warm regards, Stefan Hermann
Mayor of Walchwil Head of Presidential Affairs / Finance 6318 Walchwil