haarlemsdagbladMar 30, 2026, 17:52

Dimitry van den Berg (50), designated D66 Heemstede alderman, is a father, artist, and politician in one: 'I am action-oriented, so great things will surely happen'

Dimitry van den Berg, a 50-year-old council member from Haarlem, has been nominated as the new candidate alderman for D66 in Heemstede. If coalition negotiations are successful, he will succeed Anneke Grummel, who is stepping down after one term. Van den Berg, who is also an artist and stay-at-home father, has served in Haarlem's local government since 2022.

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