Connect Wageningen is a local political party in the city of Wageningen. It was founded in 2017 by Mark Reijerman, a former councillor for the Stadspartij Wageningen.[1] The aim of Connect Wageningen is to represent young people, students and internationals in Wageningen, which is home to the Wageningen University and Research (WUR).[1]
Connect Wageningen | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Melissa van der Lingen |
| Chairman | Tycho Jongenelen |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Wageningen |
| Ideology | Localism Student politics Syncretic politics |
| Political position | Big tent |
| Colours | Blue-green White |
| Wageningen Municipal Council | 2 / 25
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| Website | |
| connectwageningen | |
Politics edit
In its electoral program Connect Wageningen cites the construction of more affordable housing as their number one priority.[2] Other priorities are the improvement of public transport in the city, a more comprehensive social integration program for newcomers, including free Dutch and English language classes and the development of a sustainable and circular local economy.[2]
Election results edit
| Year | Votes | % | +/– | Seats | +/– | Lead candidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,292 | 6.8% | New | 2 / 25
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 2
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Mark Reijerman |
| 2022 | 1,931 | 10.2% | 3.4
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2 / 25
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 0
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Sarah Alen |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Student richt politieke partij op voor jonge Wageningers". www.gelderlander.nl. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- ^ a b "Programma". Connect Wageningen - Politics and representation in Wageningen. Retrieved 2019-04-24.