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Meierijstad Mayor Van Rooij Announces Resignation
Burgemeester Kees van Rooij announced his resignation as mayor of Meierijstad, effective September 2027, after serving for 9.5 years. The 67-year-old former mayor of Horst aan de Maas stated he wishes to step down before turning 70 to avoid overlapping with municipal elections, citing the municipality's financial health as a reason for leaving leadership in good order.
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