Brummen bids emotional farewell to eleven dedicated councillors after four years of service
Eleven councillors in Brummen are stepping down after serving the community for four years. Their contributions to local governance, collaboration, and decision-making were celebrated in a heartfelt farewell, marking the end of an impactful term for residents and local organizations.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Brummen (Gelderland) |
| Departing councillors | 11 (from Lokaal Belang, GroenLinks, PvdA, CDA, D66) |
| Term | 2022–2026 |
| Farewell date | 31 March 2026 |
| Memento | 500-piece jigsaw puzzle of Brummen’s iconic locations |
| Mayor’s remarks | Praised dedication, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue among members |
The Brummen municipal council plays a crucial role in local governance, representing residents, entrepreneurs, and associations. It is responsible for making decisions on a wide range of issues, from policy development to community initiatives, ensuring the municipality’s interests are upheld.
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Farewell to eleven councillors
On Wednesday evening, 31 March, the Brummen municipal council held a fitting farewell for several councillors who will not return after this term. In a respectful and warm atmosphere, their dedication and involvement during the 2022–2026 period were commemorated.
During the meeting, all councillors shared personal anecdotes and experiences with and about each other. This not only reflected on their council work but also on their collaboration and the significance of the councillors for the Brummen community.
Appreciation
Mayor Rozendaal expressed his appreciation for the great dedication, involvement, and perseverance of the eleven departing councillors. “As representatives of the people, you have all dedicated yourselves wholeheartedly to the residents, entrepreneurs, and associations in our municipality,” the mayor said. “You have dealt with a wide range of, at times, complex issues. Despite differing opinions, you have made important decisions in good harmony. The ability to engage in meaningful dialogue with one another is a key value of a well-functioning council.”
The following councillors were farewelled: Luuk Tuiten, Margriet Wartena, Marius Mennink, and Jan Veldkamp (Lokaal Belang), Jonathan Vondeling and Jeanet Hagman (GroenLinks), Cathy Sjerps, Simone Cox, and Margo van Enck-Hulleman (PvdA), Dity Zuidwijk-Van Lenthe (CDA), and Merijn van As (D66).
With this farewell, a council term comes to an end in which each of them contributed to Brummen in their own way. On behalf of the municipal executive, Rozendaal thanked them sincerely for their valuable contributions. As a lasting memento, they each received a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring iconic locations in the municipality of Brummen.