Long-serving Texel councillor Cees Hoogerheide honored with royal distinction
After over 13 years of dedicated service as a councillor in Texel, Cees Hoogerheide has been awarded the title of Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau. The recognition highlights his commitment to local governance, despite not being re-elected in the recent municipal elections.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Cees (Cornelis) Hoogerheide |
| Position | Former councillor, Texel |
| Service Duration | 13 years and 24 days |
| Political Affiliations | D66, Hoogerheide faction, Sterk Texel, Texels Belang |
| Award | Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau |
| Award Presented By | Mayor Mark Pol |
| Date of Departure | March 31, 2026 |
| Municipality | Texel (Noord-Holland) |
The municipality of Texel, like other Dutch municipalities, is responsible for local governance, including council appointments and recognizing long-serving public officials. The mayor and council play a key role in honoring individuals who have contributed significantly to community development and local democracy.
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Cees Hoogerheide appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Mr. Cees (Cornelis) Hoogerheide was the list-puller for Texels Belang in the municipal council elections. He was placed in the last (20th) position on the party’s candidate list and was therefore not re-elected as a councillor. As a result, he took his leave as a councillor of the municipality of Texel on March 31, 2026.
Council terms:
03-11-2010 – 11-20-2013 D66;
11-21-2013 – 03-26-2014 Hoogerheide faction;
03-22-2017 – 03-28-2018 Sterk Texel, replacing M. de Groot-Kooi;
03-29-2018 – 03-31-2026 Texels Belang.
Mr. Hoogerheide served as a councillor for a total of 13 years and 24 days. In recognition of his extensive service to the community, he is eligible for a royal distinction. Mayor and council chairman Mark Pol presented the royal distinction during the final meeting of the ‘old’ municipal council on March 31. Mr. Hoogerheide has been appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
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