18 years of being the First Citizen of Syke: Mayor a.D. Nikolas Häckel passes away

Former mayor of the city of Syke passes away at the age of 82

Nikolas Häckel, former mayor of the city of Syke, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 21, 2023, at the age of 82

This was announced by the city of Syke on Wednesday.

Häckel was mayor of the community south of Bremen for 18 years, from 1991 to 2009.

Häckel's political career

Local politics in Syke

Häckel was a member of the SPD and held various political offices in Syke.

From 1976 to 1981, he was a member of the district council, and from 1981 to 1991, he was deputy mayor of the city.

In 1991, he was elected mayor of Syke, a position he held for 18 years until 2009.

Commitment at the district and state level

In addition to his local political activities, Häckel was also involved at the district and state level.

From 1986 to 2001, he was a member of the district council of the district of Diepholz and from 2001 to 2006 a member of the state parliament of Lower Saxony.

There he was a member of the Committee on Domestic Affairs and Sport.

Häckel's legacy

Commitment to the city of Syke

Häckel was known for his great commitment to the city of Syke.

During his 18 years as mayor, he initiated and implemented numerous projects that shaped the city's development.

Among other things, the construction of the Hachebrücke and the expansion of the Hache floodplains go back to his initiative.

Appreciation and recognition

Häckel's commitment did not go unnoticed.

In 2009, he was awarded the Lower Saxony State Medal of Merit.

In 2010, he was named honorary citizen of the city of Syke.

Conclusion

With the death of Nikolas Häckel, the city of Syke loses a great personality who has shaped the city's development like no other.

His commitment and dedication will not be forgotten.