Overview
- Armin Grassinger, 48, stepped down with immediate effect, citing repeated threats and the need to protect his family.
- A mid‑October blaze near his residence destroyed his service BMW and farm buildings, with damage reported in at least the six‑figure range.
- Prosecutors commissioned Landeskriminalamt forensic reports and say there is no indication of a technical cause, while a political motive remains unestablished.
- Authorities note prior complaints from Grassinger, including two reports tied to anonymous letters in 2024 and a threat report filed at the end of October 2025.
- Second mayor Maria Huber (UWG) has assumed duties as municipal associations call the case an alarm signal ahead of the March 2026 local elections.