Martin de Beer

Martin de Beer (VVD/D66) has been alderman of the municipality Heerlen since 2014.

"My name is Martin de Beer and I live with great pleasure in Hoensbroek. I was born and raised in Heerlerheide. I have been an alderman since 2014 and before that I worked in higher education. I was also previously a councilor and provincial council member for the VVD. Incidentally, I am an alderman on behalf of two parties: VVD and D66.

In recent years, I have focused on the economy, labor market and sports. The commitment was to give as many people as possible a chance in the labor market. That remains my greatest challenge even now. So that people can develop their talents and be as self-reliant as possible. To this end, among other things, we have started the Above Ground Vocational School. We are also steadily building new jobs, for example in our business parks. We will do this as sustainably as possible, focused on the future. New forms of energy are important here. But also health.

As Alderman for Sport, I want to enable as many people as possible, especially children, to participate in sports and exercise. For this we need strong associations and attractive sports facilities. I think Heerlen is doing better and better. But there is still a lot to do. Being allowed to contribute to that is a great honor for me and enormously challenging. I like to do that together with people: out of love for our city!"

Portfolio

Economy and Labor Market, Finance and Sports, Sustainability, Heerlen-North

  • Economics
  • Labor Market
  • Participation
  • Sports
  • Finance
  • Sustainability
  • Coordination Heerlen-North
  • Heerlen City Councilor

Ancillary positions

Additional positions as alderman

  • Director at WTC BV
  • Member of the general management of the joint scheme 'Belastingsamenwerking Gemeenten en Waterschappen'.
  • Director at cross-border business park Aachen-Heerlen NV
  • Director at Avantis Services NV
  • Director at Development Company Beitel-Zuid BV
  • Shareholder at Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten
  • Shareholder at Cross Border Lease BV
  • Shareholder at Claim State Company BV
  • Shareholder in Holding Stadion Kerkrade BV
  • Chairman at Park City Economy and Tourism Executive Committee
  • Member of the board at South Limburg Economic Cooperation Foundation
  • Member general and executive board at joint arrangement Werkvoorzieningschap Oostelijk Zuid-Limburg
  • Member general and executive board at joint arrangement Werkgeversservicepunt Parkstad
  • Member of the Supervisory Board at Work for Heerlen Foundation
  • Chairman at Regional Work Company Labor Region South Limburg
  • Member of board committee on sustainability Parkstad 
  • Member of alliance consultations Heerlen-North 
  • Member of board committee on socio-economic structural strengthening
  • Member of the board at SPRINC Parkstad Foundation

All of Alderman de Beer's ancillary positions are unpaid.

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