Uwe Richrath
Is Leverkusen on the cusp of unprecedented growth and stability? The resounding re-nomination of Uwe Richrath as the SPD's mayoral candidate signals a powerful endorsement of his leadership and a clear vision for the future of the city.
Uwe Richrath, a name synonymous with Leverkusen's recent progress, stands ready to lead the city once more. Since assuming the office of Oberbürgermeister (Lord Mayor) in 2015, Richrath has become a central figure in Leverkusen's political landscape. He is not only a political representative but also the chairman of the city council and the head of the city administration. His responsibilities extend to fostering open communication with the citizens, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in the decision-making processes of the city. The SPD Leverkusen, at their constituency conference on Friday evening, took a decisive step towards the upcoming local elections by overwhelmingly voting to nominate Uwe Richrath for a third term as their mayoral candidate. This decision underscores the party's confidence in Richrath's ability to steer Leverkusen towards continued success.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Personal Information | |
| Full Name | Uwe Richrath |
| Birth Date | January 1961 |
| Birth Place | Leverkusen, Germany |
| Marital Status | Married (to Anne since July 19, 1997) |
| Children | One son (Paul) |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Education | Abitur (High School Diploma) from Gesamtschule Rheindorf, 1980 |
| Civil Service | Zivildienst (Alternative Civilian Service) at the Red Cross |
| Career & Professional Information | |
| Current Position | Oberbürgermeister (Lord Mayor) of Leverkusen (since 2015) |
| Political Party | SPD (Social Democratic Party) |
| Business Experience | Self-employed Einzelhandelskaufmann (retail merchant) since 1986, operating three textile businesses |
| Education | |
| University | Enrolled at the University of Cologne in 1983 to study Business Administration (Betriebswirtschaftslehre) |
| Political Career | |
| Political Involvement | Active in Leverkusen politics for many years |
| Key Responsibilities | Political representative, Chairman of the city council, Head of the city administration, Responsible for citizen dialogue |
| Electoral Success | Re-nominated as SPD's mayoral candidate for the 2025 election with a clear majority |
| Contact Information | |
| Postal Address | Postfach 10 11 40, 51311 Leverkusen |
| Reference Link | Official City of Leverkusen Website |
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