She is 47 years young.
She has lived in Rotterdam for 30 years.
39 (male) mayors preceded her.
On 10-10 in 010 Carola Schouten was installed as the new mayor of Rotterdam.
"Rotterdam is never just me, Rotterdam is always us"
This statement already typifies her - the importance of the connection of the people in our city.
A city with a history, with its face focused on the future.
In Rotterdam we often speak of 'a city without a heart' - a reference to the sculpture 'The Destroyed City' by Ossip Zadkine on Plein 1940.
Arms, legs, and hands point in different directions. In the middle of the hull is the hole: on 14 May 1940, the city centre was destroyed.
I thought it was beautiful and future-oriented how the new mayor spoke today about her heart for the city:
"My green-white-green heart beats just as well in sync with the rhythm of the piles that strengthen the backbone of Rotterdam. A heart that beats to serve our city and its people."
Good luck Carola in 010!
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