Dirk Nuyts

Dirk Nuyts (20 March 1952 – November 2024) was a Belgian politician who was a member of the Christian Social Party / Christen-Democratisch en Vlaams. He served as the mayor of Schilde between 1995 and 2000.

Dirk Nuyts
Born	(1952-03-20)20 March 1952
Died	November 2024(2024-11-00) (aged 72)
Nationality	Belgian
Occupation	Politician

Biography

Nuyts worked as regional director at Dexia bank, that later became Belfius for over 30 years. After having been a municipal councillor in the municipality of Schilde for 6 years, he became alderman for youth, culture, sports and development cooperation in 1989. During this legislature, he also became a civil registrar. After the 1994 Belgian local elections, he became mayor of Schilde, leading a coalition of CD&V and VLD. He has been described as a mayor that he stood among the citizens with respect for members of other parties.^[1]

Six years later at the 2000 Belgian local elections, Nuys had a high score personally. However, VLD also scored high, which led to very difficult coalition negotiations. These ultimately made him give up the sash to make way for Yolande Avontroodt [nl] (Open VLD) who became mayor. Nuyts subsequently resigned as a city councilor.^[2]

In 2008, Nuyts became press officer of the Flemish Parliament.^[3] He was still the press officer in June 2024.^[4]

Nuyts died at his home in November 2024, at the age of 72.^[1]