Voorschoten has a new executive board
Voorschoten has a new “ executive board ” consisting of the mayor and aldermen, as well as two new council members. Rachèl van Hellemondt, Pieter Varekamp, and Esther Mieremet were appointed and sworn in as “ Alderman.” During the same meeting, Marja Nell and Wouter van Bijsterveld were sworn in as council members.
Rachèl van Hellemondt (PRO) has been appointed as Alderman with the portfolio of social domain, Public Health, Spatial Planning, and Sports. Pieter Varekamp (VVD) holds the portfolio of Finance, Waste Management, Municipal Real Estate, and Regional Affairs. Esther Mieremet (D66) is the new “ Alderman ” for Economy, Energy, and Sustainability, as well as Education and Culture. Marja Nell (PRO) and Wouter van Bijsterveld (D66) fulfil , the vacant seats on the council.
Coalition Agreement
Over the next four years, the “ executive board ” will be working to implement the coalition agreement titled “Making Choices Together for a Better Voorschoten.” The agreement outlines the goals for a safe, socially inclusive, and green Voorschoten; for the construction of affordable housing; for educational facilities; for quality public services and a favorable business climate; and for providing opportunities to all residents of Voorschoten.