Leiden strength, European perspective
A breath of fresh air, a positive approach and a focus on future generations. That is what you can hold us to from now on. In the Leiden City Council, we are fully committed to a fairer, greener and smarter Leiden, drawing inspiration from European best practices.
By “we”, we mean councillor Ophir Waasdorp and duo councillors Willy de Heer, Jasper Kol and Rebekka Wiele. Alongside them is an ambitious and enthusiastic community that contributes its knowledge and experience for the people of Leiden, for the city and for democracy.
Leiden strength, European perspective
What we want for Leiden
What we want for Leiden
1 A humane city
Volt wants Leiden to remain the lovely city that it is. There is no place here for hardening, deterioration or exclusion. We want every unique Leiden resident to have the (living) space to live, grow and contribute. With a government that removes obstacles, gives our residents more initiative and always has an eye for our human needs.
2 A safe city
Everyone should feel safe in our city. We are working on this together, government and citizens. With better lighting, resilience training, and smart heat plans. But also by switching to open source technology as quickly as possible. So that we can continue to combat disinformation, violence, flooding, cybercrime, and poverty autonomously. And thus safeguard our well-being. Among other things, with European experience and resources.
3 A liveable city
Leiden is alive. Sometimes to the point of creaking. In our opinion, a liveable city needs simple, quick agreements. With the aim of making it a pleasant place to live, study, work, watch a film or sit at a terrace. For every resident of Leiden. With more green spaces, good lighting and safe cycle paths, smart mobility and space to meet each other. We want an uncomplicated, accessible, pleasant Leiden. And in the meantime: not standing still, but moving forward together.
+1 A European city
Leiden was already European long before the EU. We are entering the future with that same open, international outlook and an Executive member for European Affairs. We look at successful developments in other European cities and translate them into our Leiden practice. Not constantly reinventing the wheel, but new forms of Leiden entrepreneurship, Leiden living, Leiden parking, Leiden social engagement. With European subsidies, of course.