Overview

• Councillors made the decision on 2 October in a closed session, then announced the nomination publicly the same evening.
• Rosan Kocken, 46, is a GroenLinks politician serving as North Holland’s deputy for Climate and Energy.
• She is slated to succeed Maarten Divendal, who retires in November after fourteen years as mayor.
• The swearing-in is expected at the end of November 2025 if the national background check raises no concerns.
• The selection committee says Kocken’s approachable, connecting leadership matches the April mayoral profile prioritizing public order, decisive enforcement and regional positioning.