Overview
- The three aldermen stepped down on 4 November after what the municipality called tensions that led to an unsafe working situation for several employees.
- Departing officials are Hans Buijtelaar (VVD), Jeroen Brouwer (SP) and Jan Kuiper (CDA), and their names have been removed from the municipal website.
- Acting mayor Mirjam van ’t Veld remains in office and called the decision impactful but unavoidable, prioritizing rest and safety for staff as next steps are determined.
- Warnings about poor cooperation surfaced in a July letter and in a council debate three weeks ago, after which the aldermen reflected and concluded the organisation needed room to rebuild trust.
- Some employees are reportedly at home sick because of the situation, residents voiced frustration and demands for transparency, and formal arrangements to fill the governance gap have not yet been detailed.