With deep sorrow, we announce that on January 12, 2026, Bart Lennaert Vink (1967) passed away. Bart was the district chairman of Amsterdam South during the last administrative period. We remember him as a dedicated leader who tirelessly committed himself to his beloved South. We are grateful to Bart and wish his family, friends, and everyone who loved him much strength in this difficult time.
Mayor Halsema (on behalf of the Executive Board): We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bart Vink, district chairman of Amsterdam South. We remember Bart as a headstrong and passionate leader, visible and approachable in the district he loved so much. We wish his daughters, partner, family, friends, and colleagues much strength in this difficult time.
Committed to Amsterdam South until the end
Colleagues from the daily board of district South, Flora Breemer and Rocco Piers, and district director Olga Leijten: It is hard to realize that our intensive cooperation has now ended. Bart was a great colleague, passionate and persistent. This job was his dream job, and he dedicated himself to Amsterdam South until the end. We will miss our conversations and great discussions.
Belonged to Amsterdam and D66
Melanie van der Horst (D66 party leader): Bart truly belonged to Amsterdam and truly belonged to D66. Losing him now hits us very hard. We are enormously grateful for everything he has done for Amsterdam, for district South, and for D66. We wish his partner, his two daughters, friends, and family much strength in coping with this great loss.