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Nathan Bocks

City of Holland — Mayor · from 2019

Mayor of Holland since 2019. Re-elected November 2025 to a fourth two-year term with about 73% of the vote. Also presides over the seven-member city council.

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    Strong 2025 re-election mandate

    Defeated challenger Brian Everitt 4,620 to 1,705 (about 73% to 27%) in the November 2025 general election, according to unofficial Ottawa County tallies.

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    Long local civic involvement

    Before becoming mayor he served on Holland's planning commission and roughly 15 boards and commissions over two decades, per election coverage—background cited in his runs for office.

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    Defeated former mayor DeBoer in 2019

    Won his first term by defeating two-term mayor Nancy DeBoer, shifting city leadership after years of DeBoer-led council priorities.

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Nathan Bocks is Holland’s chief elected executive and council chair. City residents contact his office on zoning, public safety, utilities, and downtown policy—not on state or federal law.

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