Reinickendorf mourns: District Mayor Marlies Wanjura died

Reinickendorf mourns: District Mayor Marlies Wanjura died

A dark day for Berlin-Reinickendorf! Marlies Wanjura, the charismatic and long -time district mayor, died at the age of 79. Your CDU local association from Tegel announced the tragic loss on Tuesday. Wanjura was an outstanding face in local politics from 1995 to 2009 and is lovingly referred to as the "mother of the district" by many. Her unique style of always having the open ear for the citizens made it a legend in the region!

born in 1945 and grew up in Frohnau, Wanjura started her career as a nurse and showed a big heart for people early on. Her political advancement began in the 1990s, when she led the CDU with remarkable success and was the first woman to take over the office of district mayor. Under its leadership, the CDU became a dominant strength during its term and won more than 56 percent of the votes in the district elections!

unforgettable commitment and significant success

Marlies Wanjura was not just a politician, but a real fighter for the interests of her district. Under her direction, Reinickendorf was awarded twice as the "most economic -friendly district of Berlin"! She also set considerable impulses in the health sector and successfully fought for the expansion of the Borsighafen in Tegel, despite considerable resistance. Their tireless efforts for the local economy and social cohesion shaped the picture of Reinickendorf.

After her resignation in 2009 for health reasons, Wanjura remained loyal to politics and the common good. She continued to act as President of the German Life Rettungs-Gesellschaft DLRG Berlin. The loss of this extraordinary woman makes the hearts of the Reinickendorfer residents difficult; It leaves an impressive legacy that will live in the history of the district. The Reinickendorf district office also plans to leave a condolence book in the town hall next week to give the citizens the opportunity to pay the last honor.