Tag: alderman
Alderman Mary van Gent of Hollands Kroon received death threats: “It was very scary”
“It had such an impact on my life. My children asked me: should you remain an alderman? I have also wondered about it myself. Is it all worth it to…
First interview with super alderman Patrick Janssens (68): “During the past legislature, real estate promoters determined too much about what was built”
Twelve years after his defeat against Bart De Wever, Patrick Janssens (Vooruit) is back on the political stage in Antwerp. As a brand new councilor for Urban Development and Housing,…
Scantily clad drag queen turns out to be an alderman: ‘I had doubts for a long time’
Eindhoven councilor Rik Thijs surprised friend and foe this weekend with a daring performance in which he was transformed into a drag queen. In a high-cut suit and bright pink…
Alderman calls closure of Emmen city farm regrettable. ‘Possibly another party with animals at this location in the future’
The municipality of Emmen would like to keep an urban farm in the Rensenpark. But this does not reverse the recent closure of Akka’s City Farm. The foundation left behind…
Alderman Emmen is anything but enthusiastic about the plan for additional apartments for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Noordbarge
Councilor René van der Weide (Wakker Emmen) is anything but enthusiastic about the plans for the construction of apartments for Jehovah’s Witnesses on the former site of the Terra school…
Knokke-Heist: Philippe Vlietinck becomes new alderman…
The return of Vlietinck, who previously held the Public Works and ICT portfolios, means a lot for Mayor Jan Morbee. “His broad professional experience and previous contributions as an alderman…
Alderman Assen: ‘Decision on TT Museum subsidy before April 1’
The municipality of Assen will decide before April 1 at the latest on financial support for the new TT Museum in the city. This is what cultural councilor Bert Jan…
Meppel Council unanimously calls on Alderman Van Ulzen: solve problems with Boompjes and Noordeinde
The Christian Union and CDA want to know before July 1 how the municipal council plans to resolve the affair surrounding De Boompjes and Noordeinde. These homeowners and residents of…
The first alderman of Knokke Heist is forced to step…
With great regret in his heart, Wittesaele today, after medical advice, informed the chairwoman of the municipal council and the council of aldermen that he will resign from his mandates…
Opposition in Meppel lacks empathy from alderman in debate about youth work
The opposition parties in Meppel lack empathy from councilor Jeannet Bos during a debate on youth work and are therefore submitting a motion of regret. There is no majority for…