Last Regular Election of Small Country Council

The last regular election of the Small Country Council involved the election of representatives from various political parties, reflecting the diverse political landscape of the region. The council is composed of five members, including two from the Social Democratic Party (SP), one of whom serves as the president. Additionally, there is one member each from the FDP (FDP.The Liberals), SVP (Swiss People's Party), and GLP (Green Liberal Party). This structure allows for a range of political perspectives to be represented in the council's decision-making processes. The election process is crucial for maintaining democratic governance and ensuring that the interests of the constituents are represented. The council's decisions impact local policies and initiatives, influencing areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. The representation from multiple parties aims to foster collaboration and dialogue among different political ideologies, which is essential for effective governance. The election results not only determine the composition of the council but also set the tone for the political climate in the region for the upcoming mandate period. The council's activities and decisions are closely monitored by the public, as they play a significant role in shaping the community's future and addressing the needs of its residents. As of January 2026, the Small Country Council (German: Kleiner Landrat) is the five-member executive body governing the municipality of Davos, Switzerland. The council’s current composition was determined by the regular municipal elections held on September 22, 2024 (the Landschaftswahlen), for the 2025–2028 mandate period. Council Composition (2025–2028 Mandate) : The council maintains a diverse political structure with the following distribution: - Social Democratic Party (SP): 2 members. - Philipp Wilhelm: Serves as the President of the council (Landammann). - Claudia Bieler: Council member (Landrätin). - FDP.The Liberals (FDP): 1 member. - Jürg Zürcher: Council member. - Swiss People's Party (SVP): 1 member. - Valérie Favre Accola: Serves as the Vice President (Statthalterin). - Green Liberal Party (GLP): 1 member. - Walter von Ballmoos: Council member. Governance and Responsibilities • Presidential Role: The Landammann (Philipp Wilhelm) acts as the municipality's president and leads the executive department. • Collaborative Decision-Making: Operating as a collegiate authority, each member presides over a specific department (e.g., healthcare, education, or infrastructure). • Local Impact: The council implements laws decreed by the 17-member legislative body, the Grand Country Council (Grosser Landrat), which for 2026 is presided over by Scott Rüesch (SVP). • Mandate Period: This council will serve until December 31, 2028.