New City Council Sworn In for the 2026–2030 Term

At the meeting on April 1, the new Voorschoten City Council was officially installed for the 2026–2030 term. During this meeting, all council members were sworn in and accepted their positions.

The New Council

Mayor Nadine Stemerdink presided over the swearing-in ceremony. By taking the oath or pledge, the council members declared that they would fulfill their duties with integrity and to the best of their ability. In addition to the 21 council members, 11 committee members representing the various political parties were also sworn in.

The Future of the Municipality

“The city council is the highest governing body of a municipality,” says Mayor Nadine Stemerdink. “The council members represent the residents of Voorschoten. Over the next four years, they will address important issues and make decisions that will shape the future of the municipality—from housing construction, major maintenance, and sustainability to education, social services, and public safety. I wish them all much wisdom and enjoyment!”

Composition of the City Council for 2026–2030

  • Atilla Cetin (Forum for Democracy)
  • Albert Deuzeman (GroenLinks/PvdA)
  • Wouter van Duivendijk (Voorschoten Local)
  • Jaap Haubrich (VVD)
  • Rachel van Hellemondt (GroenLinks/PvdA)
  • Esther Hendriksen-Mauriks (Forum for Democracy)
  • Bart van Horck (CDA)
  • Patricia Kortekaas-Warmerdam (CDA)
  • Conny van der Krogt-Kant (GroenLinks/PvdA)
  • Paul ‘t Lam (GroenLinks/PvdA)
  • Bart Lavrijsen (VVD)
  • Erik Maassen (SP)
  • Esther Mieremet (D66)
  • Pieter Moorrees (VVD)
  • Odette Paauwe-Insinger (VVD)
  • Marleen Persoon (Voorschoten Local)
  • Arnold Posthuma (GroenLinks/PvdA)
  • Piet-Hein Reidsma (VVD)
  • Jolien Schroot (D66)
  • Patty Wijnen-Lunenburg (D66)
  • Martine Zoun (Voorschoten Local)