Lisse kicks off coalition talks after New Lisse's election victory
Residents of Lisse can expect changes in local governance as New Lisse, the largest party after the March 18 elections, begins coalition talks. The process, led by experienced administrators, aims to form a broad Council Agreement prioritizing citizen interests.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Party | New Lisse |
| Election Result | 7 seats (largest party) |
| Exploration Leaders | Paul de Bruijn (former Voorschoten alderman), Marvin Polak (Oostzaan mayor) |
| Next Discussion Date | April 3, 2020 |
| Priority | Broad Council Agreement |
| Location | Lisse, Zuid-Holland |
The municipality of Lisse is responsible for local governance, including policy implementation and service delivery to residents. The formation of a new municipal council is a critical process that determines the political direction and priorities for the community in the coming years.
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New Lisse begins exploration phase led by De Bruijn and Polak
Following its landslide victory on March 18, in which New Lisse secured seven seats to become the largest party, the process of forming a new municipal council has officially begun. The party has opted for a careful approach, treating the exploration and formation phases as separate stages.
New Lisse views the election results as a clear mandate. In the week following the elections, initial discussions were already held with all political parties. The party expressed a strong preference for continuing the Council Agreement, provided all parties demonstrate sufficient commitment to prioritizing the interests of Lisse’s residents.
Exploration and Formation
To guide this process, former Voorschoten alderman Paul de Bruijn and Oostzaan mayor Marvin Polak have been appointed. In the first phase, they will act as explorers to assess which governing structure enjoys the broadest support. If the exploration yields a positive recommendation on the proposed collaboration, they will proceed as formateurs to finalize the formation.
New Lisse emphasizes that a broad Council Agreement remains the priority, though the possibility of a coalition will be explored if a council-wide agreement proves unfeasible.
The first substantive discussions of the exploration phase will take place this Friday, April 3, with representatives from all political parties.