Rik van der Linden

Rik van der Linden is a Dutch politician currently serving as the Mayor of Lansingerland, a position he assumed on December 18, 2025. Before his mayoral appointment, he had a long career in local politics in Dordrecht, where he served as a municipal council member and as an alderman from 2014 to 2025, overseeing portfolios such as mobility, infrastructure, and youth care. Prior to his political career, he worked as an organizational consultant and policy advisor. He is a member of the Christian Union party.