Mark Davids, a D66 supporter from Buitenveldert, expresses relief that his party has withdrawn its support for the proposed erotic center, which was initially planned for his neighborhood. This shift in stance by D66, a former proponent of the center, comes as the Amsterdam municipal elections approach on March 7, 2026. The erotic center was intended to alleviate congestion in the city center by relocating sex workers and their clients. Residents of Buitenveldert-Oost and surrounding areas had strongly opposed the plan. Davids acknowledges the need for alternative solutions to downtown overcrowding but questions the consistency of D66's position, urging them to maintain their revised stance. The article also notes D66's strong performance in Buitenveldert-Oost during recent elections, with 23% of the vote in the national elections, and speculates on how this change in position might affect their electoral success.