Nine Teylingen councillors honored with Jacoba van Beieren Medal after years of service
Nine departing councillors in Teylingen were awarded the Jacoba van Beieren Medal for their dedication to local governance. Their contributions over multiple terms highlight the importance of civic participation in shaping community policies and decisions.
| Name | Political Party | Terms Served |
|---|---|---|
| Ms E.E.M. (Edith) Alkemade | D66 | 2 |
| Mr D.I.H.M. (Dion) Piket | Teylingen Met Elkaar | 3 |
| Mr A.W. (Fons) Welters | TriLokaal | 2 |
| Ms M.H. (Marleen) van Steeg | D66 | 1 |
| Mr K. (Kardien) de Werker | VVD | 1 |
| Ms S.A.B. (Sandra) Jasperse | TriLokaal | 2 |
| Mr B.A.J. (Bart) van der Ploeg | D66 | Nearly 3 |
| Ms M. (Mirjam) Mack-van Bellen | ChristenUnie | 1 |
| Mr M.C. (Martijn) van Duijvenbode | TriLokaal | 1 |
The Municipality of Teylingen recognizes the contributions of local councillors who have served at least one full term. These honors reflect the municipality's commitment to acknowledging civic engagement and the role councillors play in representing community interests.
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Farewell to Teylingen councillors with Municipal Honours
On Monday evening, 30 March 2026, Mayor Carla Breuer presented nine Municipal Honours to councillors who are taking their leave from the municipal council. The award ceremony took place during the municipal council meeting.
Farewell to the council
On 18 March 2026, the municipal council elections were held. Councillors who have served at least one full four-year term on the Teylingen municipal council received a Municipal Honour: the Jacoba van Beieren Medal.
Nine councillors received this Municipal Honour upon their departure from the council.
Municipal Honours for nine councillors
Ms E.E.M. (Edith) Alkemade
Ms Alkemade served as a councillor for D66 from 29 March 2018. On 30 March, she will take her leave from the Teylingen municipal council after serving two full four-year terms.
Mr D.I.H.M. (Dion) Piket
Mr Piket served as a councillor for Teylingen Met Elkaar from 8 September 2011. On 30 March, he will take his leave from the Teylingen municipal council after serving three full four-year terms.
Mr A.W. (Fons) Welters
Mr Welters served as a councillor for TriLokaal from 29 March 2018. On 30 March, he will take his leave from the Teylingen municipal council after serving two full four-year terms.
Ms M.H. (Marleen) van Steeg
Ms Van Steeg served as a councillor for D66 from 30 March 2022. On 30 March, she will take her leave from the Teylingen municipal council after serving one full four-year term.
Mr K. (Kardien) de Werker
Mr De Werker served as a councillor for the VVD from 3 June 2020. On 30 March, he will take his leave from the Teylingen municipal council after serving one full four-year term.
Ms S.A.B. (Sandra) Jasperse
Ms Jasperse served as a councillor for TriLokaal from 29 March 2018. On 30 March, she will take her leave from the Teylingen municipal council after serving two full four-year terms.
Mr B.A.J. (Bart) van der Ploeg
Mr Van der Ploeg served as a councillor for D66 from 2014 to 2026 (with a brief interruption). On 30 March, he will take his leave from the Teylingen municipal council after serving nearly three full four-year terms.
Ms M. (Mirjam) Mack-van Bellen
Ms Mack-van Bellen served as a councillor for ChristenUnie from 30 March 2022. On 30 March, she will take her leave from the Teylingen municipal council after serving one full four-year term.
Mr M.C. (Martijn) van Duijvenbode
Mr Van Duijvenbode served as a councillor for TriLokaal from 31 May 2018. On 30 March, he will take his leave from the Teylingen municipal council after serving one full four-year term.