Hubert Bruls
Dutch politician (born 1966) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hubertus Maria Franciscus "Hubert" Bruls (born 6 February 1966) is a Dutch politician who has served as Mayor of Nijmegen since 2012. A member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), he has also served as chairman of the Dutch Security Council since 2016.
Hubert Bruls | |
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Bruls in 2012 | |
| Mayor of Nijmegen | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Thom de Graaf |
| Mayor of Venlo | |
| In office 1 October 2005 – 21 May 2012[a] | |
| Preceded by | Wim Dijkstra |
| Succeeded by | Antoin Scholten |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 23 May 2002 – 11 October 2005 | |
| Alderman of Nijmegen | |
| In office 28 April 1999 – 24 April 2002 | |
| Municipal councillor of Nijmegen | |
| In office 14 April 1998 – 23 May 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 February 1966 Nuth, Netherlands |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal |
| Alma mater | Radboud University Nijmegen |
Early life
Bruls attended the former Bisschoppelijk College in Sittard – a gymnasium, the highest level of Dutch secondary education. He then studied political science at Radboud University Nijmegen, before working for the trade union NOVON/ABVAKABO.[1] From 1998, he served as a member of the municipal council of Nijmegen and later an alderman in its municipal executive.[1]
Career
Bruls has held the mayorship of Nijmegen since May 2012, with the city's municipal council approving a second six-year term in 2018,[2] and a third six-year term from 2024.[3]
He is also ex officio chairman of the South Gelderland safety region,[1] as well as, since 2016, chairman of the Security Council (Veiligheidsberaad), which encompasses the 25 Dutch safety regions.[4][5] In this last role he was the main liaison between the Minister of Health and the safety regions during the COVID-19 pandemic. He currently also serves as deputy chairman of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) under the leadership of chairman and The Hague Mayor Jan van Zanen.
Before becoming Mayor of Nijmegen Bruls was a member of the House of Representatives (2002–2005) and Mayor of Venlo (2005–2012).
Personal life
Bruls is married and has two daughters.[6]
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