Tag: aldermen
Aldermen: Cabinet asylum policy makes integration impossible
In the opinion piece, almost ninety councilors and several mayors express themselves extremely strongly about the government’s much-discussed asylum package. This aims to get rid of permanent residence permits, shorten…
There is unrest in the municipality of Houten, criticism of aldermen and civil servants resign
The AD got his hands on that letter and revealed what is bothering the works council: “For example, there is distrust between the board and employees, no collegiality within the…
Aldermen in shock after multi-million dollar social work company: ‘Overtaken by current events’
The company is an independent private limited company, but the municipality is the sole shareholder. In the summer of 2023, the company appeared to be in financial difficulties. The municipality…
Cold reception of new aldermen in Leusden: ‘I am sometimes ashamed of how things are going here’
The political impasse was complete in December last year when the VVD withdrew from the coalition. According to the liberals, too little progress has been made in various areas. Locally…
Leusden wants to look ahead with new aldermen, but opposition is not convinced
But no matter how logical the coalition finds this choice, there are many critical voices in the opposition. “If you have three competent, experienced, good aldermen who work together and…
Nieuwegein coalition wants to continue on the same footing with (almost) the same aldermen
If it is up to the new coalition, almost all of Nieuwegein’s current aldermen will remain in place. For example, Marieke Schouten is a candidate alderman for GroenLinks with, among…
Baarn presents aldermen while D66 leader steps out of party
Baarn – The municipality of Baarn has completed the college. Mark Veldhuizen (VoorBaarn), Steven de Vries (GroenLinks), Mark Eijbaard (PvdA) and Hugo Prakke (D66) will be the new aldermen in…
GroenLinks wants to continue in Utrecht with aldermen Lot van Hooijdonk and Linda Voortman
Van Hooijdonk has been an alderman in Utrecht since 2014 with the mobility, energy and green portfolios. She made the city much more car-free. It brought her supporters, but also…
Montfoort starts with four new aldermen
This gives Montfoort a completely new lecture. The incumbent aldermen Ivo ten Hagen and Yolan Koster previously announced that they did not want to become aldermen again. Their parties, the…
Vijfheerenlanden is speeding up: new aldermen already announced
Who are the new aldermen in Vijfheerenlanden? – Teus Meijdam (VHL Local). The leader of the winning local party will receive Housing in his portfolio, among other things.– John van…