Long-serving city administration director retires
After nearly five decades in public service, Frank Wesp retired on August 31, 2026. He worked for the city of Weiterstadt for a total of 49 years. Mayor Niklas Gehnich and the city council praised his long service and dedication to the city administration.
Wesp began his professional career on September 1, 1977, with an apprenticeship as an administrative assistant at the city of Weiterstadt. With the exception of a brief stint at the municipality of Trebur in the early 1990s, he remained connected to the Weiterstadt administration throughout his entire career.
From training to city manager
Over the course of his 49-year career, Frank Wesp worked in various departments and positions within the city administration. He gradually assumed increasing responsibility and was involved in a range of administrative tasks.
Most recently, he headed the central administration of the city of Weiterstadt and served as city manager.
This meant that Wesp was one of the most experienced managers in the city administration for many years.
Mayor acknowledges long-standing commitment
At the farewell ceremony, Mayor Niklas Gehnich particularly praised the experience and reliability of the long-serving employee.
“With Frank Wesp, we are saying goodbye to an employee who has accompanied the city administration for decades and significantly supported it with his wealth of experience,” explained Gehnich.
At the same time, he thanked Wesp for his many years of service: "On behalf of the entire administration, I would like to sincerely thank him for his dedication and reliable work in the service of the city of Weiterstadt."
Frank Wesp's retirement marks the end of a professional career that began in 1977 with his training at the city of Weiterstadt.
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