Ton Baas starts work as formateur
After completing the information phase led by Cora-Yfke Sikkema, Ton Baas (VVD, Oldeholtpade) will take over as formateur of a new coalition for the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority.
Baas has extensive administrative experience as a former member of the Provincial Executive of Fryslân and acting mayor of various municipalities in Friesland and Drenthe. Baas is no stranger to the water board. In 2020, he expedited the process surrounding the 'Water Framework Directive measures Paterswoldsemeer' project with the water board and other parties involved in the area.
Assignment
The informateur advised taking a broad coalition with room for opposition as a starting point. The first preference is a proposed coalition with Water Natuurlijk, BBB, PvdA, Geborgd Natuur, and Student en Water. The formateur's task now is to investigate whether there is sufficient trust between the proposed coalition partners to actually give shape and substance to the collaboration. During the exploratory phase, the parties indicated that they wish to continue working within the framework of the existing Blue Environmental Vision and the current Water Management Program.