Harry Stomphorst

Harry Stomphorst is a prominent political figure in the municipality of Westerkwartier, Netherlands. He currently serves as a wethouder (alderman) for the gemeente (municipality) of Westerkwartier.12 Stomphorst is a member of the local political party Sterk Westerkwartier.13

Political Career

Stomphorst was previously the fractievoorzitter (faction leader) of Sterk Westerkwartier and a raadslid (council member) for the gemeente Westerkwartier.2 He was installed as a wethouder on July 13, 2022, after receiving a Koninklijke onderscheiding (Royal Decoration).2

Responsibilities

As a wethouder, Stomphorst's portfolio includes:

• Public space management
• Permits
• Supervision and enforcement
• Infrastructure and traffic
• Sports, including sports real estate
• Health
• Public transport
• Refugees1

He also serves as the village alderman for several areas, including Enumatil, Grootegast, Oldehove, Zuidhorn, Niebert, Nuis, and Noordwijk.1

Additional Roles

Stomphorst holds several positions ex officio, including:

• Member of the College for Labor Affairs of the Association of Dutch Municipalities
• Member of the Executive Board of GR Public Health & Care Groningen
• Member of the Board of Public Transport Groningen-Drenthe
• Member of the portfolio holders' consultation on Traffic and Transport for the Groningen-Assen Region
• Member of the Core Group for the Provincial Sports Agreement
• Member of the Strategic VTH consultation Groningen Drenthe1

As of January 18, 2025, Stomphorst continues to be active in local politics and is scheduled to appear as a guest on the program 'Politiek op zaterdag' (Politics on Saturday).4