The College of Mayor and Aldermen

The Municipal Executive is the day-to-day governing body of a municipality. The coalition is made up of the following political parties: the Heerlen Seniors’ Party (OPH),Partij voor de Dieren PvdD), SP, the Heerlen Youth Party (JPH), and D66.

The coalition is committed to a balanced and thriving Heerlen. Our mission is to continue building a city where progress is not reserved for a select few, but is tangible and visible to everyone.

Coalition agreement

The coalition agreement contains the main objectives for the council's policy. The parties in the coalition draw up this agreement together. The largest party invites other parties to participate. Together, they must agree on the objectives. The final agreement is a compromise between all parties.

In the current agreement, "Toward a Balanced and Thriving Heerlen," they outline their mission along four key areas:

  • for a social, safe, and healthy Heerlen
  • for a thriving, innovative, and connected Heerlen
  • for a sustainable, green, and clean Heerlen
  • for a reliable, service-oriented, and engaged Heerlen

View the coalition agreement.

Portfolio allocation

The mayor and aldermen each handle a specific number of matters as outlined in the division of responsibilities. The municipal secretary serves as the chief administrative officer of the municipal administration and implements the policies and decisions of the municipal government.

Roel Wever

  • Public order and safety
  • Comprehensive enforcement 
  • (EU) regional cooperation 
  • Strategy and lobbying 
  • Personnel and organization 
  • Communication 
  • Legal Affairs

Theo de Groot

  • First Deputy Mayor
  • Alderman (including City Marketing), Culture, Heritage, Hospital Affairs & Heerlen-Noord (both in a coordinating capacity) 
  • Member of the Alliance Board of Heerlen-Noord
  • District Councilor for Heerlen-Stad

Casper Gelderblom 

  • 2nd Deputy Mayor 
  • Alderman , Sustainability, Urban Planning & Animal Welfare 
  • Member of the Heerlen-Noord Alliance Council 
  • District Councilor for Heerlen-Zuid

Timoer Reijnders

  • 3rd Deputy Mayor 
  • Alderman , Education, Youth Services, and Inclusion 
  • District Councilor for Heerlerheide

Trudy Janssen

  • 4th Deputy Mayor 
  • Alderman , Social Support Act (WMO), Senior Citizens' Policy, Facilities Management & Maintenance, and Mobility

Alain Janssen 

  • 5th Deputy Mayor 
  • Alderman , Economy, Finance, Sports & Sporting Events 
  • District Councilor Hoensbroek

Tom Dragstra 

  • 6th Deputy Mayor 
  • Alderman and Participation, Community-Based Initiatives, Local Democracy, Services & Digitalization