Threats against mayors in Overijssel on the rise, one in three targeted in 2023
NL TimesIn what has been a troubling year for local leadership in Overijssel, one in three mayors in the province has faced threats, according to a recent investigation by Oost News. "We cannot allow this to continue," said Andries Heidema, the King’s Commissioner for Overijssel. "I am truly worried about this," he added, noting the increasing trend of individuals resorting to threats and intimidation to get their way. Sander Schelberg, mayor of Hengelo for over 12 years, called the surge in threats "extremely concerning" and stressed that these attacks have a profound impact on not only the mayors but also their families. "It’s very upsetting how this unfolded, how people want to track me in such a way," Postma said after discovering the GPS tracker on his car.
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