Loon op Zand welcomes new municipal council after March elections
Residents of Loon op Zand have a newly installed municipal council, sworn in on April 1. The 19 councillors will shape local policies, impacting daily life, services, and community projects for the next four years.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Loon op Zand |
| Installation Date | April 1, 2026 |
| Election Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Total Councillors | 19 |
| Largest Party | GemeenteBelangen (8 seats) |
| Other Parties | VVD (4), Pro3 (4), CDA (2), Toekomstig KLM (1) |
| Mayor | Davy Jansen |
| Key Message | Emphasis on integrity and responsibility in public office |
The municipal council of Loon op Zand is the local governing body responsible for making decisions on policies, budgets, and services that directly affect residents. As the democratic representation of the community, the council oversees local projects, infrastructure, and public welfare initiatives.
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New municipal council of Loon op Zand installed
Loon op Zand, April 1, 2026 – In a special municipal council meeting, Mayor Davy Jansen installed the new municipal council of Loon op Zand. The 19 councillors were sworn in or made their official pledge.
The mayor congratulated the councillors on their appointment and delivered a clear and important message:
“Honourable members, I would like to congratulate you wholeheartedly on your appointment as councillors of the municipality of Loon op Zand. With this formal title, I would like to emphasize the weight and responsibility of your position, even though society unfortunately does not always perceive or feel it that way. That is precisely why it is so special and valuable that you are willing to ‘stick your neck out’ for our community. The book *A Little Bit of Integrity Doesn’t Exist* underscores how essential integrity is in this role. I wish you much wisdom, strength, and connection in your duties.”
With this, the new municipal council of Loon op Zand is officially in office. The composition of the new council follows the municipal elections held on March 18:
GemeenteBelangen (8 seats): Wessel van Boven, Bertus Kemmeren, Hein Lommers, Sander Moolenschot, Bram Nieuwenhuisen, Caroline Samuels-Soeterboek, Wim Veldkamp, and Gerdy Zijlmans.
VVD (4 seats): Suzan Mandemakers, Michel Verhoeven, Femke Vesters, and Werner van de Wouw
Pro3 (4 seats): Marleen van Besouw, Louis Laros, Maaike Mesdag-Blom, and Mikel van der Schans
CDA (2 seats): Mieke Broeders-Habraken, Rob van Hest
Toekomstig KLM (1 seat): Marten Krikken