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Public announcement of the election officer of the city of Idar-Oberstein

Jörg Petry, who was elected to the Idar-Oberstein City Council on the ticket of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), has resigned from his seat.

Ms. Sonja Redmer, who was called to serve as a substitute for Mr. Jörg Petry, declined the appointment.

In accordance with Section 45 of the State Act on Elections to Municipal Representative Bodies (Municipal Elections Act - KWG) in the version dated January 31, 1994 (GVBl. p. 137), last amended by the Act dated May 24, 2023 (GVBl. p. 133, 257),

will serve as a substitute for Mr. Jörg Petry,

Mr.

Udo Hüster

55743 Idar-Oberstein

to the city council of the city of Idar-Oberstein.

Idar-Oberstein, July 20, 2026

The city electoral officer

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