Amsterdam Alderman Denies Withholding Cost Increase for Planned IJ Bridge
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Both the city council and the Amsterdam voter have been sidelined by Alderman Melanie van der Horst (D66). That is the opinion of angry opposition parties. Van der Horst already knew about a massive multi-million euro shortfall before the council elections, but did not disclose this.
Alderwoman Melanie van der Horst knew before the last municipal elections that the costs of the planned Oostbrug would likely double, but did not share those costs with the council. With good reason, she told the Amsterdam city council.
Amsterdam alderman denies withholding cost increase for planned IJ bridge
Amsterdam alderman Melanie van der Horst faced sharp criticism from city councilors on Thursday over the decision not to disclose a major increase in the projected cost of the Oostbrug, a planned new bridge across the IJ. Van der Horst is currently responsible for economic affairs but previously served as the city’s mobility alderman. She has denied purposely withholding information.
Amsterdam Alderman Melanie van der Horst (D66, Economic Affairs) maintains that in her previous role as Alderman for Mobility, she withheld nothing regarding the significant cost increase for the Oostbrug. This is a new bridge to be constructed across the IJ.
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