"Ulli Schäfer objected to being left idle, expressing his presence"
Dr. Ulli Schäfer, the newly elected District Administrator of Greiz, has been in office for a year, and his tenure has been marked by a commitment to citizen involvement, investments in schools, and a modern administration.
Schäfer, a member of the CDU party, has tripled the number of training positions at the district administration to nurture specialists who can contribute to the region. His belief in "lived integration" is evident in the example of asylum seekers working alongside employees in clinics, DRK, and maintenance yards.
One of Schäfer's significant achievements has been the introduction of a payment card system for asylum seekers, making Greiz the first district in Germany to implement such a system. This move has reportedly led to 64 asylum seekers finding permanent jobs.
Schäfer is also working on optimizing the district administration, checking rented objects to save money, and digitizing the lower building and monument authorities. The modern, bright office of the district administration reflects these efforts towards efficiency and contemporary technology.
The district of Greiz is aging, and Schäfer is aware of this challenge. To address this, he has founded the "Health and Social Affairs" association to award scholarships to young doctors who commit to practicing in the district for five years. This initiative aims to ensure the district has the necessary medical resources to cater to its aging population.
In terms of education, construction is ongoing for the renovation of schools in the district, including the Munichbernsdorf school campus and Bad Köstritz. Schäfer is confident that economic stimulus packages from the state and federal government will benefit the district.
Plans are also underway for a new kindergarten building in Brahmenau. Schäfer is considering applying the work requirement policy for recipients of unemployment benefits, further emphasizing his focus on citizen involvement and employment opportunities.
Thuringia, the state where Greiz is located, is planning to become more digital, with plans for a "Thuringia App", interfaces, and citizen dialogues. The County Administrators of other districts, such as Wartburg, Hildburghausen, Saale-Holzland, and Unstrut-Hainich, are also making strides in digitizing their administrations and addressing various challenges they face.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information about Dr. Ulli Schäfer's accomplishments and initiatives in Greiz since taking office in 2025, consulting official Greiz district government communications, press releases, or local news outlets would be necessary.
On August 15, 2025, Schäfer will complete his first year as District Administrator of Greiz. His vision for the district includes a "village tour" starting in September, aiming to remain a "tangible" district administrator. The inauguration of the first rehabilitation center in the district, focusing on geriatrics, is another significant milestone in Schäfer's first year.
- Dr. Ulli Schäfer, who believes in leadership that promotes citizen involvement, has tripled the number of training positions in the district administration to foster business careers and personal growth.
- A proponent of integration, Schäfer has implemented a policy where asylum seekers work alongside employees in clinics, DRK, and maintenance yards, demonstrating his commitment to education-and-self-development.
- Schäfer, with an emphasis on efficiency and contemporary technology, has modernized the district administration by optimizing its operations, digitizing the lower building and monument authorities, and introducing a payment card system for asylum seekers, creating job opportunities.
- Recognizing the challenge of an aging district population, Schäfer has established the "Health and Social Affairs" association to provide scholarships for young doctors, ensuring the district's long-term access to medical resources and fulfilling his commitment to policy-and-legislation and the well-being of his constituents.
- In addition to the district's ongoing school construction projects, Schäfer plans to introduce a work requirement policy for unemployed individuals, further demonstrating his dedication to job creation and general news concerning the economic growth and development of Greiz.
