Hein-Peter Weyher (born February 28, 1941) is a German politician, a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). He is best known for his long tenure as the Mayor (Bürgermeister) of the city of Pinneberg in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, a position he held for nearly two decades.
Early Life and Career
Born in 1941, Hein-Peter Weyher trained as a civil servant (Diplom-Verwaltungswirt). Prior to his political career, he worked for the district administration of Pinneberg (Kreisverwaltung Pinneberg).
Political Career
Weyher joined the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) in 1969. His political engagement began at the local level.
- City Council of Pinneberg: He became a member of the Pinneberg city council (Ratsversammlung) in 1974, where he served for many years before becoming mayor.
- Mayor of Pinneberg: Hein-Peter Weyher was elected Mayor of Pinneberg in 1988. He served in this capacity continuously until his retirement in 2007. During his time as mayor, he oversaw various developments and changes in the city.
- Regional Politics: In addition to his role as mayor, Weyher was also active in district-level politics, serving as a member of the Pinneberg district council (Kreistag).
- Other Roles: Weyher also held positions within municipal associations, including serving as chairman of the Association of Cities and Municipalities of Schleswig-Holstein (Städte- und Gemeindetag Schleswig-Holstein), representing the interests of local authorities in the state.
Retirement
Hein-Peter Weyher retired from his mayoral duties in 2007, concluding a significant period of public service in Pinneberg.
References
- [Information regarding his birth and mayoral tenure can be found in various local German news archives and municipal records for Pinneberg.]
- [German biographical sources on regional politicians often list his career details.]