Politics in Baar
Authorities, assemblies, local parties and proposals of the Municipality of Baar.
Municipal Council
Current (2023–2026)
| Name | Role | Party | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Lipp | President | The Centre | Presidential Affairs / Culture |
| Sonja Zeberg-Langenegger not yet confirmed | Vice President | FDP | Property / Sport |
| Zari Dzaferi | Member | SP | Building |
| Mark Gustafson | Member | FDP | Finance |
| Vital Hotz | Member | The Centre | School Presidency (Education) |
| Hans Küng | Member | SVP | Security / Municipal Works |
| Barbara Schmid-Häseli | Member | The Centre | Social Affairs |
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (baar.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Municipality of Baar.
Elected for 2027–2030 (provisional until officially confirmed)
| Name | Role | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Lipp | President | The Centre |
| Zari Dzaferi | Member | SP |
| Mark Gustafson | Member | FDP |
| Vital Hotz | Member | The Centre |
| Hans Küng | Member | SVP |
| Barbara Schmid-Häseli | Member | The Centre |
| Sonja Zeberg-Langenegger | Member | FDP |
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (baar.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the officially confirmed election result.
Audit Committee (RGPK)
Current (2023–2026)
| Name | Role | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Eichenberger | President | SVP |
| Kevin Bischofberger | Member | FDP |
| Alois Gössi | Member | SP |
| Ivo Herger | Member | The Centre |
| Jonas Utiger | Member | The Centre |
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (baar.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Municipality of Baar.
Elected for 2027–2030
| Name | Role | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Eichenberger | President | SVP |
| Kevin Bischofberger | Member | FDP |
| Alois Gössi | Member | SP |
| Sandra Höfer | Member | The Centre |
| Jonas Utiger | Member | The Centre |
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (baar.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the officially confirmed election result.
Assemblies and sessions
- 9 Dec 2026, 19:30 Municipal Assembly,
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (baar.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Municipality of Baar.
Cantonal Council members from the constituency of Baar
The eleven municipalities are the eleven constituencies of the Cantonal Council.
Current (2023–2026)
| Name | Party | Parliamentary group |
|---|---|---|
| Urs Andermatt | FDP | FDP parliamentary group |
| Michael Arnold | FDP | FDP parliamentary group |
| Mirjam Arnold-Herrmann | The Centre | The Centre parliamentary group |
| Karl Bürgler | FDP | FDP parliamentary group |
| Alois Gössi | SP | SP parliamentary group |
| Thomas Gwerder | The Centre | The Centre parliamentary group |
| Hans Küng | SVP | SVP parliamentary group |
| Andreas Lustenberger | ALG | ALG parliamentary group |
| Malena Raud | ALG | ALG parliamentary group |
| Michael Riboni | SVP | SVP parliamentary group |
| Adrian Rogger | SVP | SVP parliamentary group |
| Barbara Schmid-Häseli | The Centre | The Centre parliamentary group |
| Oliver Wandfluh | SVP | SVP parliamentary group |
| Ronahi Yener | SP | SP parliamentary group |
| Martin Zimmermann | GLP | GLP parliamentary group |
Source: Canton of Zug (zg.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Canton of Zug.
Elected for 2027–2030 (provisional until officially confirmed)
| Name | Party |
|---|---|
| Lars Affentranger | SVP |
| Urs Andermatt | FDP |
| Michael Arnold | FDP |
| Mirjam Arnold-Herrmann | The Centre |
| Karl Bürgler | FDP |
| Thomas Gwerder | The Centre |
| Hans Küng | SVP |
| Andreas Lustenberger | ALG |
| Malena Raud | ALG |
| Michael Riboni | SVP |
| Adrian Rogger | SVP |
| Barbara Schmid-Häseli | The Centre |
| Simon Uster not yet confirmed | ALG |
| Ronahi Yener | SP |
| Martin Zimmermann | GLP |
Source: Canton of Zug (zg.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Canton of Zug.
Local parties
- Alternative - die Grünen Baar not yet confirmed
- Aufrecht Zug not yet confirmed
- Die Mitte Baar not yet confirmed
- FDP.Die Liberalen Baar not yet confirmed
- Grünliberale Partei Baar (glp) not yet confirmed
- SP Baar not yet confirmed
- SVP Baar not yet confirmed
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources, as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the website of the party concerned.
Municipal proposals
Upcoming proposals
29 Nov 2026 Planungskredit Bahnmatt und Kauf der Liegenschaft Neugasse 11 (GS Nr. 631) German
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (amtsblatt.zg.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Municipality of Baar.
Past proposals
14 Jun 2026 Gesamtrevision Nutzungsplanung (Ortsplanungsrevision) – Zonenplan und Bauordnung German
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (baar.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the minutes of the Municipality of Baar.
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (amtsblatt.zg.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Municipality of Baar.
14 Jun 2026 Gesamtrevision Nutzungsplanung (Ortsplanungsrevision) – Verzicht Mehrwertabgabe German
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (baar.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the minutes of the Municipality of Baar.
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (amtsblatt.zg.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Municipality of Baar.
14 Jun 2026 Gesamtrevision Nutzungsplanung (Ortsplanungsrevision) – Strassenreglement German
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (baar.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the minutes of the Municipality of Baar.
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (amtsblatt.zg.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Municipality of Baar.
8 Mar 2026 Bebauungsplan Unterfeld Süd – Baubereiche 1A und 1B German
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (baar.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the minutes of the Municipality of Baar.
Source: Zugora, curated from official sources (amtsblatt.zg.ch), as of 5 Oct 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official publication of the Municipality of Baar.
Results in Baar
Federal and cantonal proposals of the latest voting days, figures of the municipality.
| Proposal | Date | Yes share | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Volksinitiative «Wahrung der schweizerischen Neutralität (Neutralitätsinitiative)» German | 27 Sep 2026 | 29.13% | 53.54% |
| Federal Volksinitiative «Für eine sichere Ernährung – durch Stärkung einer nachhaltigen inländischen Produktion, mehr pflanzliche Lebensmittel und sauberes Trinkwasser German | 27 Sep 2026 | 23.23% | 53.43% |
| Federal Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)» German | 14 Jun 2026 | 47.07% | 64.81% |
| Federal Änderung vom 26. September 2025 des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG) German | 14 Jun 2026 | 59.94% | 64.05% |
Source: Canton of Zug (wab.zug.ch), as of 27 Sep 2026, unofficial; authoritative: the official result of the Canton of Zug.