{"id":7225,"date":"2026-02-11T13:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdu-kaarst.de\/?p=7225"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:02:24","slug":"100-tage-buergermeister-verantwortung-rueckhalt-und-ein-gemeinsamer-blick-nach-vorn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdu-kaarst.de\/en\/buergermeister-horn-heinemann\/100-tage-buergermeister-verantwortung-rueckhalt-und-ein-gemeinsamer-blick-nach-vorn\/","title":{"rendered":"100 days as mayor - responsibility, support and a shared view of the future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christian Horn-Heinemann has been at the helm of the town of Kaarst for around 100 days. A period of intensive work, many discussions and the first noticeable changes. Anyone who has met him during these weeks quickly realises: the new mayor has arrived - in office, in the issues and in responsibility.<\/p>\n

Support as a foundation - also from within the company's own ranks<\/h2>\n

Christian Horn-Heinemann is a member of the CDU. Following his election as mayor, he deliberately put the CDU chairmanship on hold in order to fulfil his office in a non-partisan manner and with a clear focus on the city. At the same time, he appreciates the strong support of his CDU colleagues.
\nHe receives support, trust and constructive guidance from the party - an important basis for tackling the challenges ahead. Horn-Heinemann is convinced that with this backing and objective, open cooperation across party boundaries, good solutions can be developed for Kaarst.<\/p>\n

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Visible, approachable, right in the middle of things<\/h2>\n

Right at the beginning of his term of office, the mayor made a conscious decision: He changed his office. Instead of a large, closed-off room, he now works in a smaller office with a view of the market square. The former office is now used as a meeting room.
\nFor Horn-Heinemann, this is more than just an organisational decision - it is an expression of his understanding of his office. Proximity to citizens, transparency and dialogue should be a matter of course.<\/p>\n

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A complex office with many levers<\/h2>\n

In terms of content, we got down to business from day one. Contracts had to be checked, regulations made and processes initiated. It quickly became clear how varied and demanding the role is.
\nThe mayor often describes his task as bringing together many individual parts. Whether it's property issues, business development or urban land-use planning - different areas need to be coordinated and harmonised. This is precisely where he sees his role: listening, connecting, preparing decisions.<\/p>\n

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Building bridges between politics and administration<\/h2>\n

As a former councillor, Horn-Heinemann knows the political work from his own experience. This perspective helps him today in the town hall. He can better categorise processes, explain expectations and also provide critical feedback when issues are not communicated clearly.
\nHe describes the collaboration with politicians as constructive and respectful. The tone has become more objective and the dialogue more intensive. Specialised administrations are more frequently involved at an early stage and misunderstandings are clarified more quickly.<\/p>\n

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Economy and urban development: initial progress<\/h2>\n

Concrete results can also be identified after 100 days:<\/p>\n