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Connect Wageningen

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Connect Wageningen
LeaderMelissa van der Lingen
ChairmanTycho Jongenelen
Founded2017
HeadquartersWageningen
IdeologyLocalism
Student politics
Syncretic politics
Political positionBig tent
ColoursBlue-green
White
Wageningen Municipal Council
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Website
connectwageningen.nl

Connect Wageningen is a local political party in the city of Wageningen. It was founded in 2017 by Mark Reijerman, a former councillor for the Stadspartij Wageningen.[1] The aim of Connect Wageningen is to represent young people, students and internationals in Wageningen, which is home to the Wageningen University and Research (WUR).[1]

Politics

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In its electoral program Connect Wageningen cites the construction of more affordable housing as their number one priority.[2] Other priorities are the improvement of public transport in the city, a more comprehensive social integration program for newcomers, including free Dutch and English language classes and the development of a sustainable and circular local economy.[2]

Election results

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Year Votes % +/– Seats +/– Lead candidate
2018 1,292 6.8% New
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Increase2 Mark Reijerman
2022 1,931 10.2% Increase3.4
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Steady0 Sarah Alen

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Student richt politieke partij op voor jonge Wageningers". www.gelderlander.nl. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  2. ^ a b "Programma". Connect Wageningen - Politics and representation in Wageningen. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
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