Ommen welcomes experienced interim mayor Annemiek Jetten to ensure stable governance
Ommen residents will see continuity in local leadership as Annemiek Jetten steps in as acting mayor from April 16. Her appointment follows the departure of Hans Vroomen, ensuring experienced oversight during the transition period.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Annemiek Jetten |
| Role | Acting Mayor of Ommen |
| Start Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Previous Mayor | Hans Vroomen (departs April 10, 2026) |
| Experience | 26+ years in administrative roles, former mayor of Sluis, Vlaardingen, Papendrecht, and Winterswijk |
| Appointment Location | Provincial government building, Zwolle |
| Municipality | Ommen (Overijssel) |
| Appointed By | King’s Commissioner Andries Heidema |
The King’s Commissioner of Overijssel is responsible for appointing acting mayors to ensure uninterrupted governance in municipalities during transitions. This role involves consulting with local councils to maintain stability in public administration.
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Annemiek Jetten appointed acting mayor of the municipality of Ommen
King’s Commissioner Andries Heidema has appointed Annemiek Jetten from Breda as acting mayor of the municipality of Ommen effective April 16. This temporary appointment follows the departure of Mayor Hans Vroomen. Annemiek Jetten was sworn in at the provincial government building in Zwolle.
Experienced administrator
Annemiek Jetten, born in 1963 in Belfeld (municipality of Venlo), is a versatile administrator, connector, and networker with a passion for people. She brings over 26 years of experience in various administrative roles; she served as mayor of Sluis and Vlaardingen consecutively and acted as mayor in Papendrecht and (currently still) Winterswijk. She has over 30 years of experience in integrated leadership and holds ultimate responsibility in various organizations and compositions. She is known as an energetic and engaged administrator.
Continuity of governance
Hans Vroomen will be honorably discharged as mayor of Ommen effective April 10, 2026. The municipality benefits from an experienced mayor to ensure continuity of governance. King’s Commissioner Andries Heidema has therefore decided to appoint Annemiek Jetten as acting mayor for the duration of the vacancy. The decision to appoint this acting mayor was made in consultation with a delegation from the Ommen municipal council.
Appointment procedure
The King’s Commissioner expects to initiate the procedure leading to the appointment of a successor appointed by royal decree in consultation with the municipal council, which will soon be installed.