The 2022-23 Holland City Council: Front row (standing, from left to right): Scott Corbin, Lyn Raymond, Nicki Arendshorst (seated), Bylnda Sól; Back row (standing, from left to right): Tim Vreeman, Dave Hoekstra, Nathan Bocks, Jay Peters, Quincy Byrd. (photo courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)

Three Bid Farewell in Wednesday’s Holland City Council Meeting

By Gary Stevens Nov 2, 2023 | 5:09 AM

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HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 2, 2023) – The Holland City Council met for the last time under its current setup on Wednesday night.

For three members, it was their final meeting on the Tulip City’s governing panel. Nicki Arendshorst opted not to run for a second four-year term representing the Fourth Ward.

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Dave Hoekstra is retiring after five terms representing the Sixth Ward.

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Jay Peters is retiring after four terms representing the Second Ward.

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At Large Council Member Lyn Raymond is running for the Second Ward seat, while Mayor Nathan Bocks is seeking a third two-year term in Tuesday’s General Election. A list of candidates that will be on the ballot is here.

New members of the Holland City Council are slated to be sworn in during a special meeting on Monday, November 13th, two days ahead of the next scheduled business meeting on November 15th.