Ahmed Marcouch
Moroccan-Dutch politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ahmed Marcouch (Arabic: أحمد مركوش; born 2 May 1969) is a Moroccan-Dutch politician, former police officer, civil servant and educator serving as Mayor of Arnhem since 2017. A member of the Labour Party (PvdA), he was a member of the House of Representatives from 17 June 2010 to 23 March 2017. He focused on matters of community development.
Quick Facts Mayor of Arnhem, Preceded by ...
Ahmed Marcouch | |
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Mayor of Arnhem | |
Assumed office 1 September 2017 | |
Preceded by | Boele Staal (Acting) |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 17 June 2010 – 23 March 2017 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ahmed Marcouch (1969-05-02) May 2, 1969 (age 55) Bni Bouifrour, Morocco |
Nationality | Moroccan, Dutch |
Political party | Labour Party |
Residence | Arnhem |
Alma mater | Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (BA) |
Occupation | Politician, police officer, civil servant, educator |
Website | (in Dutch) Labour Party website |
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He was a member of the municipal council of Amsterdam from 11 March 2010 to 8 September 2010 and previously chaired the Slotervaart borough government from 1 May 2006 to 11 March 2010.[1] Since 1 September 2017, he has been Mayor of Arnhem, replacing Herman Kaiser (CDA).[2]
On March 29, 2023, Marcouch was recommended by the Arnhem City Council for a second term as mayor.[3]