Schiedam alderman steps down to take council seat in Hoeksche Waard
Alderman Youri Volkman (VVD) will leave his position in Schiedam on 1 April to become a councillor in Hoeksche Waard, where he now lives. His departure creates a temporary gap in key portfolios like housing and finance, affecting local governance until a new coalition is formed.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Youri Volkman |
| Current Role | Alderman, Schiedam |
| New Role | Councillor, Hoeksche Waard |
| Departure Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Portfolios Affected | Housing, finance, sports, ports, industrial estates, National Newland and East Programme, Municipal Archive |
| Reason for Departure | Incompatibility under Municipalities Act |
| Previous Role | Councillor, Schiedam (3+ years) |
| Political Affiliation | VVD |
The municipality of Schiedam is responsible for local governance, including appointing aldermen to oversee key portfolios such as housing and finance. Under the Municipalities Act, elected officials must adhere to regulations that prevent conflicts of interest, such as holding dual positions in different municipalities.
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Alderman Volkman leaves to become councillor in Hoeksche Waard
Alderman Youri Volkman (VVD) will leave office on 1 April as he will be installed as a councillor in Hoeksche Waard on that date, the municipality where he has been living for some time. As stipulated by the Municipalities Act, this position cannot be combined with his role as an alderman in Schiedam.
Volkman grew up in Schiedam and served as a councillor for over three years before becoming an alderman. Earlier this year, he moved to Hoeksche Waard, where the local VVD party included him on its list for the recent municipal elections. Volkman stated that this marks the end of 'a special and valuable period for which he is extremely proud and which he will look back on with great pleasure'.
Alderman Youri Volkman.
The portfolio held by Volkman, covering construction and housing, finance and control, sports, ports and industrial estates, the National Newland and East Programme and the Municipal Archive, will be temporarily managed by current college members until a new coalition takes office.