Silvia Ristow

Silvia Ristow is a German local politician serving as the Lord Mayor of Bernburg (Saale) since March 1, 2022. She is the first woman to hold this office. Before her election, she had a long career in municipal administration, serving as a department head for finance and personnel. Ristow holds a doctorate in agricultural economics and has been an active member of the local council and the Left party for many years. She continues to manage her previous administrative responsibilities alongside her mayoral duties.