Press release

dated November 12, 2026, No. 190

Families and Youth Have a Place on the City Council

First Joint Meeting of Family and Youth Representatives at the County Administrative Office

Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District. On November 5, more than 30 guests accepted the invitation to the District Administration Office. For the first time since the recent elections, the family and youth representatives from the district’s municipalities gathered for a joint meeting with the mayors. The invitation was extended by the Municipal Youth Services and the Family Support Unit within the Office for Youth and Family Affairs.

District Administrator Ludwig Schmid opened the meeting with a welcoming address. He emphasized that every municipality in the district is different—each in its own way—and all equally good. That is precisely why it is so valuable to have local representatives who are familiar with the situation of families and young people in their communities. This makes good cooperation all the more important.

Julius Larasser from the Municipal Youth Services Department and Bianca Ludwig from the Family Support Office then presented the responsibilities of the representatives and the available support options. It became clear just how closely the topics of family support and youth services are intertwined. The representatives on the municipal councils and the two specialized offices at the district administration office are working together to ensure that families and young people have favorable conditions in their local communities. They give them a voice, since families and young people themselves are rarely represented on municipal councils and other committees.

The representatives also learned about the support options available to them. For example, in accordance with the district’s funding guidelines, the specialized agency can provide grants for family education programs in the municipalities. The Municipal Youth Services program supports participatory projects.

Afterward, there was plenty of time for questions and discussions. Often, other participants were able to offer immediate assistance, and the mayors in attendance also shared their perspectives from city hall. The participants expressly welcomed the fact that the volunteer city council members were being prepared so specifically for their roles as representatives. This is by no means a given. District Administrator Ludwig Schmid’s welcoming remarks and his personal presence were also highlighted positively.

“We’re very pleased that so many youth representatives and mayors have come,” says Bianca Ludwig. “This shows that families and young people still have a place on the local councils during this term of office.” Julius Larasser adds: “The representatives know their communities best. We want to support them in bringing the concerns of young people to the attention of the appropriate authorities.”

The Municipal Youth Services and the Family Support Office will continue to serve as points of contact for the coordinators. Participants will receive additional informational materials afterward. Regular networking meetings are also planned.

Sabine Schmid
Press spokeswoman
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office