Manuela Nebel becomes the new mayor of Velten – era in Kremmen ends!

Manuela Nebel becomes the new mayor of Velten – era in Kremmen ends!

Something is happening in Kremmen: Manuela Nebel, the city's previous treasurer and rising political force, will take over the position of mayor in Velten next January 2026. This decision brings exciting changes as she will remain on duty in Kremmen until January 9, 2026, before being installed in her new position. Nebel can look back on an eventful career during which she not only managed the city's finances, but also served as head of the main office and deputy mayor. This diverse experience will certainly be an advantage when she takes control of Velten's fortunes from January 2026.

While Nebel will be on duty in Kremmen until the end of the year, she will also be using her remaining vacation in the coming weeks. Her successor is already a topic of discussion in politics; Stefanie Gebauer (FWOK), chairwoman of the finance committee, said she was in favor of a separate treasurer. This idea found support from Eckhard Koop (DUB), who also advocates for the position to be split up. However, Mayor Sebastian Busse (CDU) would only like to comment on the succession plans when there is more clarity about the next steps.

Financial situation of the city of Kremmen

The financial situation in Kremmen is tense. Like many municipalities in Germany, financing depends in part on its own tax revenues such as property tax and trade tax, supplemented by allocations from the federal and state governments. The German Association of Cities emphasizes the need for comprehensive financial resources in order to be able to cope with municipal tasks such as social security or climate protection. Especially in times of tight budgets, it requires a certain level of sensitivity in order to be able to master future challenges.

The latest proposals to improve finances, including the call for a joint relief measure for particularly burdened cities, are a clear indication that the introduction of effective measures to strengthen municipal budgets is urgently needed. This could benefit not only Kremmen, but numerous communities in Germany.

In focus: local government and digital innovation

Meanwhile, there are also exciting developments in the digital world. Roblox, the popular creative game creation platform, recently announced a rebrand from “Roblox Groups” to “Roblox Communities.” This innovation brings with it new tools that enable users to exchange more easily and be more interactive. Popular gaming experiences like Blox Fruits are already using these new forums. The platform has also improved its discovery and search capabilities, making a wider variety of content available to users. Introducing a Creator Affiliate Program will help developers increase potential revenue from new users. Such innovations show that the digital world can also provide inspiring impulses for the municipal sector.

With the rise of digital innovation and the challenges in local government, Kremmen and many other cities face an exciting future. The coming months could mark a new course for city politics and the digital landscape.