Mayor Jörg Volleth

Because the development of this city is very important to me. Erlangen is a growing city with great opportunities - for example in the areas of science, university, business and innovation. I want to network these strengths even more and make targeted use of them to tackle challenges such as housing, transport and urban development.

First of all: It’s a wonderful privilege to serve as mayor of my hometown. My day usually starts early with reading emails, documents, and memos. And if time allows, I also get some exercise. Throughout the day, I regularly check in with the various departments of the city administration. Topics include, for example, our schools, public transportation, the economy, culture, and public safety.

But just as important are my interactions with people. Whether during visits to businesses, at club events, in daycare centers, or simply through conversations on the street, I learn what matters to people. These insights help me make decisions that are as closely aligned as possible with the everyday lives of our citizens.

Another integral part of my daily work routine is the monthly city council meetings, which I chair, as well as the meetings of the various committees. There, important issues are discussed, decisions are prepared, and the course is set for our city’s future. At the same time, every day brings new tasks and sometimes difficult decisions—whether due to current developments, last-minute concerns, or unexpected challenges that require a response.

At the end of the day, the best part is the feeling of having achieved something together for the city and its residents. For me, being mayor means above all taking on responsibility, bringing people together, and continuing to develop our city with an eye toward the future.

Or, to put it simply: no two days are alike—and that’s exactly what makes this job so exciting.

That Erlangen remains affordable and at the same time becomes even more liveable. I want to create sufficient living space and further strengthen the high quality of our coexistence. At the same time, I want to promote our economy, especially small and medium-sized enterprises and the skilled trades, and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Safety and a well-functioning infrastructure are just as important to me, so that people feel comfortable here, with good transport connections and a strong offer for families with sufficient daycare places and modern schools.

We live here in a small city with an attractive job and housing market as well as an optimal medical care structure. Erlangen therefore offers many people the highest quality of life and a good range of leisure activities. I particularly like the fact that, despite its size, our city is well connected and people often know each other. In addition, our many students bring life and a very special flair to our city.

Our beautiful castle garden with the surrounding sights and its floral splendor is of course well known to everyone and very well visited, especially on nice days. You should also visit the cellar district on Erlangen's Burgberg, which attracts huge numbers of visitors, especially during our legendary Bergkirchweih. But I also find our many districts particularly worth seeing, with their diverse history from patrician village to former monastery village and their impressive buildings.

I can relax particularly well from everyday life on a run in the Wiesengrund. Its size and natural setting make it a great place to let your gaze wander and simply unwind. In summer in particular, a visit to the beer garden with good conversation is often enough to recharge your batteries.

The smartphone - I would like to, but I can't. My bike - I love my bike. And last but not least, my smartwatch - I just find it interesting what it knows about my life.

I have had a great passion for soccer since I was a child - especially for FC Bayern Munich. As a person interested in sport, I am also delighted by the success of our HC Erlangen and follow the sports scene in the region very closely.

The best way to contact me is to send an e-mail to ob@stadt.erlangen.de. It is also possible to make an appointment for a citizens' consultation via the e-mail address buergersprechstunde@stadt.erlangen.de.