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Important administrative reforms in Ludwigsburg: leadership changes and savings!
The city of Ludwigsburg is optimizing its administration: decentralization, new departments and managers from January 2026.
Important administrative reforms in Ludwigsburg: leadership changes and savings!
A lot is happening in Ludwigsburg: the city administration is breaking new ground with its WIN LB consolidation program. The aim of this restructuring is not only to save one million euros in expenses, but also to increase administrative efficiency. The local council decided to reduce the number of departments from four to three and also reduce the number of departments. This means that from theJanuary 1, 2026two departments are merged.
A look at the new structures shows that the city administration is reacting courageously. The existing areas of organization, human resources as well as IT and digitalization will be combined into a new department, which will be managed bySusanne Karstedtis directed. At the same time, under the leadership ofMartin Kurta new department for urban planning, mobility and geoinformation, which combines the previous departments of urban planning and geoinformation with that of sustainable mobility. In the future, financial management, controlling and auditing will be carried out byPatrick Sekingerresponsible.
Congratulations and new challenges
MayorDr. Matthias Knechtdidn't miss the opportunity to congratulate the new managers and praise their abilities. “I have full confidence in the new leaders and am confident that they will master the challenges that lie ahead with flying colors,” said the mayor. This makes it clear: the realignment of the administration not only brings changes in the structure, but also a breath of fresh air in the approaches to urban development and human resources management.
The restructuring is part of a larger plan to prepare the city administration for the coming years. Changes are needed not only economically, but also with regard to the needs of citizens. Combining departments also promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, which is essential for innovative solutions in urban areas.
The changes must now be put into practice promptly so that the savings and the desired progress can actually be realized. This means that Ludwigsburg is facing an exciting time in which the course for the future is being set. Citizens can look forward to seeing what new impulses and ideas will emerge from this.