SP faction leader Ruud Kuin is satisfied. “Really very special. A historic decision. When we started with the referendum, everyone said that it would not work. We have overcome all objections step by step. It is unique that it is unanimous. The coalition also recognizes that the city has spoken.”
The coalition parties now want to take the time to enter into discussions with the city. For example, Meryem Çimen of D66 stated that the challenges Haarlem faces have not been resolved by rejecting the introduction of paid parking.
Conversation with the city
“It does not end with the withdrawal of the memorandum. Our party still supports the proposed policy. Discussions with Haarlem residents must now help us further. Houses must be built and the city must become greener. Then there cannot be more cars.” recover.”
SP member Ruud Kuin understands this: “I don’t expect other parties to suddenly find something different. But it is special that they nevertheless say that they are starting over. Don’t change the bill, they realize that you have to a clean slate must begin. I have always said that we are concerned with people’s say. We are not necessarily against regulated parking, but we were against this plan.”
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