Voorschoten Welcomes Councilman Pieter Varekamp
Pieter Varekamp took office today as an alderman in Voorschoten. The city council decided on January 29 to appoint him effective February 1.
Councilman Pieter Varekamp and Mayor Nadine Stemerdink (photo: Rosalie van der Does)
After studying business administration in Rotterdam, Varekamp worked for telecommunications companies such as KPN and Telia, among others. He also worked as an independent industrial engineer. Following a four-year term as a council member and party leader in the municipality of Westland, he has served as an alderman there for the past six years.
Welcome and Let's Get Started
“The warm welcome I received in the council chamber on Thursday says it all: this is where I want to get to work,” said the new alderman. “I’m eager to get to know the council, my colleagues, business owners, and our partners. Because only by working together can we build the future of the municipality of Voorschoten.”
Successor to Paul de Bruijn
Pieter is the successor to former alderman Paul de Bruijn, who will begin his new role as an advisor on European cooperation for the City of Leiden on February 2.