Coalition Agreement “Coming Home to Zoetermeer: Noticeably Better” Presented
Zoetermeer, June 19, 2026 – The Zoetermeer-based parties PRO Zoetermeer, De Zoetermeerse VVD, D66 Zoetermeer, and CDA Zoetermeer today presented the coalition agreement titled “Coming Home to Zoetermeer. Noticeably Better.” Coalition negotiators Bert van Alphen and Ingrid Michon-Derkzen presented the coalition agreement to Mayor Michel Bezuijen.
Coming home to Zoetermeer. Noticeably better.
The 2026–2030 coalition term will be characterized by broad cooperation aimed at investing in the city’s strengths. Key priorities from the agreement include:
- We're going to make the city greener;
- We are committed to a strong social safety net: we won’t let anyone fall through the cracks, we focus on prevention, and we explore ways to ensure that work pays;
- We invest in visible improvements to public spaces;
- We are expanding the capacity of (youth prevention) special enforcement officers;
- We are giving a strong boost to housing construction;
- We advocate for the interests of young people;
- We invest in gathering places, both indoors and outdoors;
- We take a neighborhood-focused approach because every neighborhood is different.
When residents step out their front doors, they should see it right away: Zoetermeer is getting noticeably better every day.
Candidate Aldermen and Portfolio Allocation
In addition to the coalition agreement, the proposed aldermen and their portfolios have been announced:
- Ms. Margot Kraneveldt: Councilmember for Housing Policy, Sustainability, Participation, Nature Areas, and Accessibility
- Ms. Lisette Sandifort: Councilor for Public Space, Economy, Events, and Vocational Education
- Ms. Anne-Lise Olsthoorn: Councilor for Housing, Downtown, Education, and Youth
- Ms. Véronique Frinking: Council Member for Health & Welfare, Asylum & Integration, Community-Based Work, and Social Innovation
- Mr. Jordy Boerboom: Councilor for Finance, Sports, Social Affairs, Public Services, and Digitalization
- Mr. Jeffrey van Gils: Councilor for Urban Development, Mobility, and Waste Management
- Mr. Hilko Folkeringa: Councilor for Culture, Heritage, and Land Affairs
Follow-up Process
The city council will discuss the coalition agreement on June 25, 2026. During that council meeting, a vote will also be held on the appointment of the nominated aldermen. Once sworn in, the new city council will officially begin implementing the agreement.
