Branches of the national ChristenUnie, with a joint list for Hilversum and Wijdemeren. Its programme focuses on help for families and young people, care close to home and a healthy living environment.
Positions
Housing
For: Starter loan
The municipality must help first-time buyers buy a home with a starter loan.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Priority for permit holders in social housing
Refugees with a residence permit (status holders) must keep priority for a social rented home.
We moeten hierin gewoon de landelijke regels volgen.
The party's answer
For: Building up to 25 metres by exception
In a few places, such as the centre of the Meent, buildings up to 25 metres tall may be allowed as an exception.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
Against: Convert offices only if work space is added
Offices and business premises may only become homes if space for work is added elsewhere.
We willen de transformatie bevorderen en dus niet te veel aanvullende regels opleggen.
The party's answer
Traffic and parking
Against: Review extension of paid parking
The extension of paid parking to more neighbourhoods must be reviewed and reversed where necessary.
De uitbreiding van het betaald parkeren in 2025 ging te snel en met te weinig betrokkenheid van inwoners. Daar willen we van leren en komende tijd terughoudend zijn met verdere uitbreiding van het betaald parkeren. Het direct weer terugdraaien gaat ons echter een stap te ver.
The party's answer
For: Keep the zero-emission zone plan for the centre
Hilversum must not give up the plan for a zero-emission zone in the centre: an area that only vans and lorries without emissions may enter.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
Against: Free parking for visitors
Visitors of residents must be able to park for free in neighbourhoods with paid parking.
Bezoekers betalen al een sterk gereduceerd tarief van max 1,50 euro per dag en na 21.00 uur gratis. Daarnaast is er al een mantelzorgvergunning waarmee mantelzorgers gratis kunnen parkeren.
The party's answer
Money
Neutral: Limit housing charges to inflation
Housing-related taxes (property tax, waste charge and sewerage charge together) must not rise faster than inflation.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
Neutral: More money for arts and culture
The municipality must spend more money on arts and culture.
The party gave no explanation.
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Villages, neighbourhoods and governance
For: Referendum on major decisions
Residents must be able to have a say in major decisions of the municipality through a referendum.
The party gave no explanation.
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Energy and climate
Against: Study a small nuclear plant
The municipality must have a study done into whether a small nuclear power plant is possible in Hilversum or the region.
The party gave no explanation.
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For: Stop large wind turbines near villages
The municipality must oppose the arrival of large wind turbines close to the villages, such as at Nederhorst den Berg.
The party gave no explanation.
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For: Plan for natural-gas-free by 2050
The municipality must make a plan with clear interim targets to have all buildings off natural gas by 2050.
The party gave no explanation.
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Nature and water
For: Keep green space in neighbourhoods with little
In neighbourhoods with little green space, no more public green space may disappear.
The party gave no explanation.
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Against: Recreation weighs as much as nature protection
In the nature areas around the town, free walking and recreation must weigh as heavily as protecting nature.
We zijn voor een goede balans tussen natuurbeheer en recreatie. Dat betekent dat op bepaalde plekken recreatie en natuur goed samengaan. Kwetsbare natuur moet goed worden beschermd; daar weegt natuur zwaarder dan plezier.
The party's answer
Asylum and reception
For: Asylum reception also without the Dispersal Act
The municipality must keep receiving asylum seekers, even if the Dispersal Act is withdrawn.
Opvang van asielzoekers is een gezamenlijke verantwoordelijkheid van het Rijk en alle gemeenten samen. Ook Hilversum moet zijn steentje bijdragen om vluchtelingen een menswaardige opvang te kunnen bieden.
The party's answer
Care and income
Against: Spare youth care from cuts
The municipality must not cut millions from youth care.
We moeten blijven zoeken naar mogelijkheden om de stijgende kosten omlaag te brengen. Uitgangspunt daarbij is wel: het mag niet ten koste gaan van de kwaliteit van de zorg.
The party's answer
For: Five-year subsidy for community centres
Neighbourhood and community centres must get subsidy for five years instead of one year.
Wel met de opmerking, dat dit niet specifiek geldt voor wijk- en buurtcentra, maar voor meer maatschappelijke organisaties die onmisbaar werk doen voor de gemeente.
The party's answer
Economy
Against: Longer Sunday opening for shops
Shops must be allowed to open longer on Sundays.
The party gave no explanation.
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Safety
For: Keep camera surveillance
Camera surveillance in places with a lot of nuisance, such as the town centre, must stay.
The party gave no explanation.
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Hilversum
For: Let the Bruisend Hart plan go ahead
The Bruisend Hart plan for the Oosterspoorplein must go ahead as the council adopted it.
The party gave no explanation.
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For: Simpler, cheaper Kerkbrink redesign
The redesign of the Kerkbrink must be more modest and cheaper.
Helaas niets meer aan te doen, maar het heeft te veel geld gekost. Een dure fontein en Portugees natuursteen hadden bijvoorbeeld niet gehoeven.
The party's answer
The villages
Against: No fees for small village events
After the merger, small events in the villages must not have to pay permit fees.
The party gave no explanation.
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For: 30 km/h now on busy village streets
On busy village streets where cars, cyclists and pedestrians share the road, the municipality must introduce 30 kilometres per hour straight away, even if the road has not yet been adapted.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For
For: Starter loan
The municipality must help first-time buyers buy a home with a starter loan.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Priority for permit holders in social housing
Refugees with a residence permit (status holders) must keep priority for a social rented home.
We moeten hierin gewoon de landelijke regels volgen.
The party's answer
For: Building up to 25 metres by exception
In a few places, such as the centre of the Meent, buildings up to 25 metres tall may be allowed as an exception.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Keep the zero-emission zone plan for the centre
Hilversum must not give up the plan for a zero-emission zone in the centre: an area that only vans and lorries without emissions may enter.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Referendum on major decisions
Residents must be able to have a say in major decisions of the municipality through a referendum.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Stop large wind turbines near villages
The municipality must oppose the arrival of large wind turbines close to the villages, such as at Nederhorst den Berg.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Plan for natural-gas-free by 2050
The municipality must make a plan with clear interim targets to have all buildings off natural gas by 2050.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Keep green space in neighbourhoods with little
In neighbourhoods with little green space, no more public green space may disappear.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Asylum reception also without the Dispersal Act
The municipality must keep receiving asylum seekers, even if the Dispersal Act is withdrawn.
Opvang van asielzoekers is een gezamenlijke verantwoordelijkheid van het Rijk en alle gemeenten samen. Ook Hilversum moet zijn steentje bijdragen om vluchtelingen een menswaardige opvang te kunnen bieden.
The party's answer
For: Five-year subsidy for community centres
Neighbourhood and community centres must get subsidy for five years instead of one year.
Wel met de opmerking, dat dit niet specifiek geldt voor wijk- en buurtcentra, maar voor meer maatschappelijke organisaties die onmisbaar werk doen voor de gemeente.
The party's answer
For: Keep camera surveillance
Camera surveillance in places with a lot of nuisance, such as the town centre, must stay.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Let the Bruisend Hart plan go ahead
The Bruisend Hart plan for the Oosterspoorplein must go ahead as the council adopted it.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
For: Simpler, cheaper Kerkbrink redesign
The redesign of the Kerkbrink must be more modest and cheaper.
Helaas niets meer aan te doen, maar het heeft te veel geld gekost. Een dure fontein en Portugees natuursteen hadden bijvoorbeeld niet gehoeven.
The party's answer
For: 30 km/h now on busy village streets
On busy village streets where cars, cyclists and pedestrians share the road, the municipality must introduce 30 kilometres per hour straight away, even if the road has not yet been adapted.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
Against
Against: Convert offices only if work space is added
Offices and business premises may only become homes if space for work is added elsewhere.
We willen de transformatie bevorderen en dus niet te veel aanvullende regels opleggen.
The party's answer
Against: Review extension of paid parking
The extension of paid parking to more neighbourhoods must be reviewed and reversed where necessary.
De uitbreiding van het betaald parkeren in 2025 ging te snel en met te weinig betrokkenheid van inwoners. Daar willen we van leren en komende tijd terughoudend zijn met verdere uitbreiding van het betaald parkeren. Het direct weer terugdraaien gaat ons echter een stap te ver.
The party's answer
Against: Free parking for visitors
Visitors of residents must be able to park for free in neighbourhoods with paid parking.
Bezoekers betalen al een sterk gereduceerd tarief van max 1,50 euro per dag en na 21.00 uur gratis. Daarnaast is er al een mantelzorgvergunning waarmee mantelzorgers gratis kunnen parkeren.
The party's answer
Against: Study a small nuclear plant
The municipality must have a study done into whether a small nuclear power plant is possible in Hilversum or the region.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
Against: Recreation weighs as much as nature protection
In the nature areas around the town, free walking and recreation must weigh as heavily as protecting nature.
We zijn voor een goede balans tussen natuurbeheer en recreatie. Dat betekent dat op bepaalde plekken recreatie en natuur goed samengaan. Kwetsbare natuur moet goed worden beschermd; daar weegt natuur zwaarder dan plezier.
The party's answer
Against: Spare youth care from cuts
The municipality must not cut millions from youth care.
We moeten blijven zoeken naar mogelijkheden om de stijgende kosten omlaag te brengen. Uitgangspunt daarbij is wel: het mag niet ten koste gaan van de kwaliteit van de zorg.
The party's answer
Against: Longer Sunday opening for shops
Shops must be allowed to open longer on Sundays.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
Against: No fees for small village events
After the merger, small events in the villages must not have to pay permit fees.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
Neutral
Neutral: Limit housing charges to inflation
Housing-related taxes (property tax, waste charge and sewerage charge together) must not rise faster than inflation.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
Neutral: More money for arts and culture
The municipality must spend more money on arts and culture.
The party gave no explanation.
The party's answer
Election programme
Samen opstaan voor het goede. Verkiezingsprogramma 2026-2030
The programme itself is in Dutch.
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Candidates
- Age
- 50
- Women
- 60%
- From Wijdemeren
- 24%
- Governing experience
- 20%
residentsCouncillor 3Former councillor 2Stood before 12New 8
View all 25 candidates
| No. | Name | Lives in | Age | Experience | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bas Nanninga | Hilversum | 5050 years | Councillor | Hilversum: Councillor since 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 5, not elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 1, elected |
| 2 | Marjan Pronk-Ligthart | Loosdrecht | 6666 years | Councillor | Wijdemeren: Councillor since 2022 (ChristenUnie, De Lokale Partij) On the list: 2022: De Lokale Partij, no. 11, not elected |
| 3 | Marijke Hildering-Spoelstra | Hilversum | 3838 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 7, not elected |
| 4 | Rolina Grasmeijer-Bronsema | Kortenhoef | 6262 years | Stood before | Wijdemeren: Candidate 2018, 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 4, not elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 7, not elected |
| 5 | Bryan van Wagtendonk | Hilversum | 3131 years | New | |
| 6 | Marian van Popta | Hilversum | 4646 years | New | |
| 7 | Reinoud Fleurke | Hilversum | 4444 years | New | |
| 8 | Gerard Plaggenmarsch | Hilversum | 4444 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 3, not elected |
| 9 | Wahid Roezi | Hilversum | 5151 years | New | |
| 10 | Esther Luijer-van Rooijen | Kortenhoef | 4848 years | Stood before | Wijdemeren: Candidate 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 8, not elected |
| 11 | Gerjanne Heek | Hilversum | 3030 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 9, not elected |
| 12 | Bert ter Stege | Kortenhoef | 6464 years | Stood before | Wijdemeren: Candidate 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 6, not elected |
| 13 | Hetty Schouten van de Velden | Hilversum | 3636 years | New | |
| 14 | Bianca van der Horst-Hamming | Hilversum | 5454 years | New | |
| 15 | Tamara Verhoeff-Moll | Hilversum | 3535 years | New | |
| 16 | Reinier Goedhart | Hilversum | 5050 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2010: ChristenUnie, not elected; 2014: ChristenUnie, no. 5, not elected; 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 18, not elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 11, not elected |
| 17 | Ursula Hopman-van Zaanen | Kortenhoef | 4747 years | Stood before | Wijdemeren: Candidate 2018, 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 3, not elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 4, not elected |
| 18 | Bert Burema | Hilversum | 6161 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2010: ChristenUnie, not elected; 2014: ChristenUnie, no. 7, not elected; 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 13, not elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 12, not elected |
| 19 | Gerdien Potters-Blijdorp | Hilversum | 6767 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 4, not elected |
| 20 | Tjitske Volkerink | Hilversum | 5050 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2010: ChristenUnie, not elected; 2014: ChristenUnie, no. 4, not elected; 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 9, not elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 13, not elected |
| 21 | Elzbeth Oomen | Hilversum | 3636 years | New | |
| 22 | Egbert IJmker | Hilversum | 7373 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2014, 2018, 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2014: ChristenUnie, no. 13, not elected; 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 16, not elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 14, not elected |
| 23 | Jan de Wit | Hilversum | 5050 years | Former councillor | Hilversum: Councillor 2010–2018 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2010: ChristenUnie, elected; 2014: ChristenUnie, no. 1, elected; 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 21, not elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 20, not elected |
| 24 | Aafke Vreugdenhil-de Blecourt | Hilversum | 7171 years | Former councillor | Hilversum: Councillor 2014–2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2010: ChristenUnie, not elected; 2014: ChristenUnie, no. 2, elected; 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 1, elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 2, not elected |
| 25 | Esther Kaper-Hartenberg | Kortenhoef | 4343 years | Councillor | Wijdemeren: Councillor since 2022 (ChristenUnie) On the list: 2018: ChristenUnie, no. 1, not elected; 2022: ChristenUnie, no. 1, elected |
How we find this out
The official list of candidates, approved by the central electoral committee on 9 October 2026 (retrieved on 9 October 2026). Age on election day. Source: hilversum.nl (opens in a new tab).
We compare each name with the Electoral Council’s candidate lists for Hilversum and Wijdemeren (2010–2022) and with the names recorded at council votes (Hilversum since 9 September 2020, Wijdemeren since 30 January 2014). For council membership before we have votes with names, we count from the election at which the person was elected. Aldermen are not councillors. We match on name; where in doubt, we checked the records ourselves. Spotted a mistake? Email contact@stemgidshilversum.nl.
Everything comes from the lists of candidates published by the municipality of Hilversum. Age is the age on election day, calculated from the date of birth on the list; we do not put the date of birth itself on the site. Not every list states gender: it is missing for D66, Lokaal Eén and Partij voor de Dieren. Those candidates are not counted in the share of women; we do not guess gender from first names. Wijdemeren means the villages of Ankeveen, Breukeleveen, ’s-Graveland, Kortenhoef, Loosdrecht and Nederhorst den Berg. ‘New’ means: not on any list in Hilversum or Wijdemeren from 2010 to 2022.
Coalition or opposition
- 20221
- 20182
- 20142
- 20102
- 20061
- 20221
- 2018–
Voting in the council
ChristenUnie · Hilversum
Most often voted the same way as
- Fractie Zaabat81%
- GroenLinks78%
- PvdA75%
Least often voted the same way as
- Fractie Durlacher43%
- BVNL45%
- Hart voor Hilversum64%
Voted the way the council decided in 86% of votes.
ChristenUnie · Wijdemeren
Most often voted the same way as
- VVD68%
- De Lokale Partij66%
- CDA60%
Least often voted the same way as
- DorpsBelangen53%
- D6656%
- Groep Goetheer59%
Voted the way the council decided in 91% of votes.
Compiled by the editors. The party has not yet checked this page. Updated on 16 October 2026.