Nadine Stemerdink Recommended as New Mayor

The city council has recommended Nadine Stemerdink as the new mayor of Voorschoten. Katrien van Meenen, chair of the nomination committee, announced this during a public council meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021.

The city council was looking for a new mayor who is a decisive leader with a warm heart for the community, a figurehead for the town and the new municipal organization, and a driving force for regional cooperation.

The city council sees Nadine Stemerdink as the right person for the mayor’s office. She knows Voorschoten and the region well. She easily bridges the gap between what’s happening on a personal and neighborhood level and what’s taking place in broader administrative contexts. Nadine Stemerdink is empathetic, positive, a proven team player, and has an infectious enthusiasm.

Nadine Stemerdink is currently an alderwoman in Leidschendam-Voorburg, where she previously served as a council member (PvdA). Prior to that, she held various positions, including senior policy advisor at the Office of the King’s Commissioner in the province of South Holland. As an alderwoman, she has experience in areas relevant to the mayor, such as public order and safety, and human resources and organization.

Appointment in May

The recommendation of the Voorschoten City Council is submitted to the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. Following the nomination, the minister will hold an interview with the mayoral candidate. The appointment becomes final once the Royal Decree has been signed by the King and the minister. The new mayor is expected to be sworn in by the King’s Commissioner on May 17 in Voorschoten.