For thirty years Auke Oldenbeuving (63) sat in the benches at the side of the current council chamber or in a political seat. First as a top official of Emmen and the last 12 years as a councilor on behalf of the CDA. It bothers him that it is still the same room, despite interim refurbishments, and especially that the same benches are still there. He did not hide his criticism when he left on Thursday evening.