Dutch politician Sharon Dijksma (49 years old) of the PVDA will be the new mayor of Utrecht from January 2021. The city council of Utrecht decided this on Tuesday evening. Yesterday evening she was nominated as the new mayor of Utrecht. She was chosen from 27 candidates, 1 men and 2020 women. She will be the successor of Jan van Zanen of the VVD. Jan van Zanen has been mayor of The Hague since XNUMX July XNUMX. 

“I am leaving Amsterdam with a heavy heart. A city that has become dear to me. I have enjoyed working on everything that drives and sails. I am proud of my team and what we have achieved. Especially during this difficult time, with a lot of impact on public transport ”, Sharon Dijksma said on Twitter.

Sharon Dijksma has been alderman for Traffic and Transport of the municipality of Amsterdam since May 30, 2018. Her portfolio became traffic and transport, and water and air quality. For this position she moved with her family from Enschede to the capital. In 2012 she also applied for the mayorship of Nijmegen, which she ultimately did not become. After 8 years, she finally succeeded, now she becomes mayor of Utrecht.

“I am proud and grateful for the trust placed in me. I hope to be a mayor for all Utrecht residents. I look forward to getting to know the city, the neighborhoods and the people soon, ”said Sharon Dijksma on Twitter.

The Confidentiality Committee qualifies Sharon Dijksma as follows: “Sharon Dijksma is a strong and very experienced director. Its broad network is in line with Utrecht's ambition, but also offers opportunities in the lobby, which is necessary to involve partners in resolving growing pains. She sees opportunities to further expand our strong position, combines the strengths of all Utrecht residents and at the same time has a feel for the bottlenecks that can accompany growth. The committee is confident that Sharon Dijksma will act with practical wisdom, is self-aware and shows what she does in the service of others. She is visible, energetic and approachable. And thus symbolizes confidence in our common future. For all Utrecht residents. We look forward to working with her ”, said municipality of Utrecht on their website.

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