Hünfeld's new council elects Jürgen Bohl as chair in unanimous vote
Hünfeld’s municipal council is now fully operational after the local elections in March. The first session saw Jürgen Bohl elected as the new council chair, taking on the role of the city’s 'first citizen'. The 65-year-old Bohl, who has 25 years of experience in local politics, was chosen unanimously. Hermann Quell, the longest-serving council member, oversaw the election before handing over the session to Mayor Benjamin Tschesnok. Tschesnok opened the meeting by urging all members to work together in shaping Hünfeld’s future.
Bohl later emphasised the importance of fair, respectful, and solution-focused teamwork. He praised the council’s constructive approach and called for continued cooperation. Five deputy chairs were also elected: Steffen Diegmüller, Katja Hartung-Jesensky, Udo Tischler, Mario Wagner, and Christoph Ziegler. The city’s executive board now includes three new members—Sonja Hess, Benjamin Käsmann, and Karlheinz Fenske—alongside re-elected members Wolfram Becker, Karin Grosch, and Bernhard Biedenbach. The first meetings of key committees—the main finance committee, the building committee, and the audit committee—are scheduled for Wednesday, May 6.
With the council now in place, Hünfeld’s local government is set to begin its work. The newly elected and re-elected officials will take up their roles as planned, starting with the upcoming committee meetings.
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