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Appreciation
“Work is more important to him than enjoyment”: Seven colleagues characterize the resigned mayor of St. Gallen, Thomas Scheitlin
Military fanatic, skillful meeting facilitator, reliable colleague in an emergency when the ground shakes in St. Gallen – Mayor Thomas Scheitlin will retire later this year. A man with many facets, as can be seen in a conversation with his colleagues.
Former Councilor Fredy Brunner: “His appearance in front of the media after the Sittertobel earthquake is my personal Thomas Scheitlin moment”
Fredy Brunner always looked forward to meeting with Thomas Scheitlin during his time as city councilor.
Fredy Brunner: The earthquake of July 20, 2013 in Sittertobel was a key experience for me. I was in Italy on vacation, I woke up at 4 in the morning feeling uncomfortable and decided to go home immediately. Ready to start in the town square, Marco Huwiler answered the phone and informed me about the earthquake. I thought: OMG, now someone has to defend my geothermal project. I called Scheitlin and said, “Thomas, I’m not coming back in time, now you have to stay there. It’s doubly important.”
