The Duchy of Lauenburg mourns the loss of district president Anja Harloff

The Duchy of Lauenburg mourns the loss of district president Anja Harloff

The Duchy of Lauenburg district is experiencing a serious loss: Anja Harloff, the committed district president, died on December 16, 2024 at the age of 57. Just a few months after her election on June 29, 2023, Harloff carried out the district council's duties with dedication. Her ability to bring joy and humanity into political work was appreciated by both the citizens and the district council members. This sentimental mourning for her person became clear in leading words from the deputy district president and the district administrator, who emphasized that she was a role model in cooperation and dialogue. Harloff is survived by her husband and two sons and her memory is honored in a circle, as Duchy Direct reported.

A new beginning for the district council

The course for the future of the district council was only recently set when Anja Harloff was elected district president at its constituent meeting. At this meeting, which took place on June 29, 2023, she received a clear majority with 49 out of 62 votes. The CDU, the strongest faction in the district council, had previously nominated Harloff. In her inaugural speech, she emphasized the importance of dialogue and appreciation in political work: “I hope that we will continue the good work of the district council in recent years together,” she said. She placed a lot of emphasis on openness and transparency in the cooperation between the district and the municipalities in order to make the best decisions for the population LOZ News reported.

With her death, the current management and the future direction of the district council are now faced with the challenge of finding a successor who will carry on the values ​​set by Harloff. Their commitment to the voluntary organizations in the region and their collaboration across municipal borders will remain unforgettable.