Connect Wageningen

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
LeaderMelissa van der Lingen
ChairmanTycho Jongenelen
Founded2017
HeadquartersWageningen
IdeologyLocalism
Student politics
Syncretic politics
Political positionBig tent
ColoursBlue-green
White
Wageningen Municipal Council
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Website
connectwageningen.nl

Politics

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

Year Votes % +/- Seats +/- Lijsttrekker
2018 1,292 6.8% New
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See also

References

  1. "Student richt politieke partij op voor jonge Wageningers". www.gelderlander.nl. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  2. "Programma". Connect Wageningen - Politics and representation in Wageningen. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
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