Lodewijk Asscher sworn in as acting Mayor of Amsterdam
On 19 March 2010, the Commissioner to the Queen announced that the current Deputy Mayor, Lodewijk Asscher, has been sworn in as acting Mayor of Amsterdam until a new mayor is appointed. Long-standing mayor Job Cohen resigned last week to pursue national politics as candidate for leader of the Dutch Labour Party (PvdA).
Lodewijk Asscher
The acting mayor will take on the mayor's portfolios, and carries the same responsibilities and powers as the mayor. Asscher will resign as Alderman with immediate effect. On Tuesday, 23 March, 2010, the College of Mayor and Aldermen will formally announce the post and discuss portfolio allocation.
Asscher (1974) sat for the Labour Party (PvdA) in the Amsterdam City Council from 2002 to 2006. On 20 April, 2006, Asscher became Alderman for Finance, Education and Youth Affairs as well as Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam.
Lodewijk Asscher, "I am pleased with the confidence shown in me with the swearing in as Acting Mayor. Just as Deputy Mayor, I will do my utmost best in the interests of the city. "
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Press Office Amsterdam City Hall, 19 March 2010
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