Branch of the national VVD. Its programme focuses on movement in the housing market, no higher charges because of the merger and more room for entrepreneurs.
Positions
Housing
For: Starter loan
The municipality must help first-time buyers buy a home with a starter loan.
Voted for in the council
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.
„In the centre and near the stations we build higher where that fits.”
Election programme, p. 5
For: Convert offices only if work space is added
Offices and business premises may only become homes if space for work is added elsewhere.
„On business parks, work comes before housing, because space for work creates jobs, liveliness and growing income for the municipality.”
Election programme, p. 14
Traffic and parking
Against: Review extension of paid parking
The extension of paid parking to more neighbourhoods must be reviewed and reversed where necessary.
Voted against in the council
Against: 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.
Voted against in the council
Money
For: Limit housing charges to inflation
Housing-related taxes (property tax, waste charge and sewerage charge together) must not rise faster than inflation.
„Housing costs will rise by no more than inflation over the next four years.”
Election programme, p. 29
Against: More money for arts and culture
The municipality must spend more money on arts and culture.
„The VVD takes a critical look at culture subsidies. We make choices: not everything is possible.”
Election programme, p. 24
Villages, neighbourhoods and governance
Against: Referendum on major decisions
Residents must be able to have a say in major decisions of the municipality through a referendum.
„For that reason the VVD is not in favour of referendums.”
Election programme, p. 28
Energy and climate
For: 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.
„We will keep supporting research into geothermal and nuclear energy as much better alternatives to wind turbines and solar parks.”
Election programme, p. 26
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.
„No wind turbines in the Gooi and the Vecht region.”
Election programme, p. 26
Against: 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.
„No quantitative targets will be set for the heat and energy transition or other sustainability policy. The VVD wants to prevent the municipality from making itself legally vulnerable with unachievable targets.”
Election programme, p. 26
Nature and water
For: 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.
„You should be able to experience nature, not just look at it from a distance”
Election programme, p. 25
Asylum and reception
Against: Asylum reception also without the Dispersal Act
The municipality must keep receiving asylum seekers, even if the Dispersal Act is withdrawn.
„The VVD is critical of further expansion of reception as long as The Hague does not limit the influx enough.”
Election programme, p. 13
Care and income
Against: Spare youth care from cuts
The municipality must not cut millions from youth care.
Voted against in the council
Against: Five-year subsidy for community centres
Neighbourhood and community centres must get subsidy for five years instead of one year.
Voted against in the council
Economy
For: Longer Sunday opening for shops
Shops must be allowed to open longer on Sundays.
Voted for in the council
Safety
For: Keep camera surveillance
Camera surveillance in places with a lot of nuisance, such as the town centre, must stay.
„Camera surveillance where possible, including for antisocial behaviour such as noise in tunnels.”
Election programme, p. 10
Hilversum
Against: Let the Bruisend Hart plan go ahead
The Bruisend Hart plan for the Oosterspoorplein must go ahead as the council adopted it.
„The big investments Bruisend Hart (Oosterspoorplein) and the Hilversumse Meent will be postponed because we cannot afford them now.”
Election programme, p. 29
Against: Simpler, cheaper Kerkbrink redesign
The redesign of the Kerkbrink must be more modest and cheaper.
Voted against in the council
The villages
For: No fees for small village events
After the merger, small events in the villages must not have to pay permit fees.
Voted for in the council
Against: 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.
Voted against in the council
For
For: Starter loan
The municipality must help first-time buyers buy a home with a starter loan.
Voted for in the council
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.
„In the centre and near the stations we build higher where that fits.”
Election programme, p. 5
For: Convert offices only if work space is added
Offices and business premises may only become homes if space for work is added elsewhere.
„On business parks, work comes before housing, because space for work creates jobs, liveliness and growing income for the municipality.”
Election programme, p. 14
For: Limit housing charges to inflation
Housing-related taxes (property tax, waste charge and sewerage charge together) must not rise faster than inflation.
„Housing costs will rise by no more than inflation over the next four years.”
Election programme, p. 29
For: 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.
„We will keep supporting research into geothermal and nuclear energy as much better alternatives to wind turbines and solar parks.”
Election programme, p. 26
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.
„No wind turbines in the Gooi and the Vecht region.”
Election programme, p. 26
For: 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.
„You should be able to experience nature, not just look at it from a distance”
Election programme, p. 25
For: Longer Sunday opening for shops
Shops must be allowed to open longer on Sundays.
Voted for in the council
For: Keep camera surveillance
Camera surveillance in places with a lot of nuisance, such as the town centre, must stay.
„Camera surveillance where possible, including for antisocial behaviour such as noise in tunnels.”
Election programme, p. 10
For: No fees for small village events
After the merger, small events in the villages must not have to pay permit fees.
Voted for in the council
Against
Against: Review extension of paid parking
The extension of paid parking to more neighbourhoods must be reviewed and reversed where necessary.
Voted against in the council
Against: 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.
Voted against in the council
Against: More money for arts and culture
The municipality must spend more money on arts and culture.
„The VVD takes a critical look at culture subsidies. We make choices: not everything is possible.”
Election programme, p. 24
Against: Referendum on major decisions
Residents must be able to have a say in major decisions of the municipality through a referendum.
„For that reason the VVD is not in favour of referendums.”
Election programme, p. 28
Against: 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.
„No quantitative targets will be set for the heat and energy transition or other sustainability policy. The VVD wants to prevent the municipality from making itself legally vulnerable with unachievable targets.”
Election programme, p. 26
Against: Asylum reception also without the Dispersal Act
The municipality must keep receiving asylum seekers, even if the Dispersal Act is withdrawn.
„The VVD is critical of further expansion of reception as long as The Hague does not limit the influx enough.”
Election programme, p. 13
Against: Spare youth care from cuts
The municipality must not cut millions from youth care.
Voted against in the council
Against: Five-year subsidy for community centres
Neighbourhood and community centres must get subsidy for five years instead of one year.
Voted against in the council
Against: Let the Bruisend Hart plan go ahead
The Bruisend Hart plan for the Oosterspoorplein must go ahead as the council adopted it.
„The big investments Bruisend Hart (Oosterspoorplein) and the Hilversumse Meent will be postponed because we cannot afford them now.”
Election programme, p. 29
Against: Simpler, cheaper Kerkbrink redesign
The redesign of the Kerkbrink must be more modest and cheaper.
Voted against in the council
Against: 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.
Voted against in the council
Election programme
Verkiezingsprogramma VVD Hilversum 2026
The programme itself is in Dutch.
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Candidates
- Age
- 55
- Women
- 21%
- From Wijdemeren
- 27%
- Governing experience
- 30%
residentsCouncillor 5Alderman 2Former councillor 3Stood before 11New 12
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| No. | Name | Lives in | Age | Experience | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidde FennemaGroup leader and list leader | Hilversum | 4949 years | Councillor | Hilversum: Councillor since 2016 (VVD) On the list: 2014: VVD, no. 9, not elected; 2018: VVD, no. 6, elected; 2022: VVD, no. 2, elected |
| 2 | Bo de KruijffGroup leader, Wijdemeren | Nederhorst den Berg | 2828 years | Councillor | Wijdemeren: Councillor since 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2022: VVD, no. 1, elected |
| 3 | Sabrina Gianfreda-WarringaCommittee member, Hilversum | Hilversum | 5757 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2018, 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2018: VVD, no. 24, not elected; 2022: VVD, no. 17, not elected |
| 4 | Tobias WesternengDeputy group leader, Hilversum | Hilversum | 4949 years | Councillor | Hilversum: Councillor since by 2020 at the latest (VVD) On the list: 2018: VVD, no. 8, not elected; 2022: VVD, no. 4, elected |
| 5 | Olivier Martens | Hilversum | 5454 years | New | |
| 6 | Ita Joosten | Hilversum | 6969 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2022: VVD, no. 12, not elected |
| 7 | Cees ten Broek | Hilversum | 7373 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2014, 2018, 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2014: VVD, no. 25, not elected; 2018: VVD, no. 20, not elected; 2022: VVD, no. 24, not elected |
| 8 | Ellis Zeeuw van der LaanGroup secretary, Hilversum | Hilversum | 6868 years | Councillor | Hilversum: Councillor since 2021 (VVD) On the list: 2010: VVD, not elected; 2014: VVD, no. 12, not elected; 2018: VVD, no. 10, not elected; 2022: VVD, no. 5, elected |
| 9 | Adriaan Mol | Kortenhoef | 7272 years | New | |
| 10 | Jan KlinkAlderman, Wijdemeren | Loosdrecht | 4141 years | Alderman | Wijdemeren: Councillor 2018 · alderman 2018–2021 · alderman since 2026 (VVD) On the list: 2018: VVD, no. 2, elected; 2022: VVD, no. 11, not elected |
| 11 | Renzo Knecht | Hilversum | 3030 years | New | |
| 12 | Jan-Matthijs van Eendenburg | Hilversum | 5959 years | New | |
| 13 | John van der Ree | Kortenhoef | 5555 years | Stood before | Wijdemeren: Candidate 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2022: VVD, no. 4, not elected |
| 14 | Sophia Reinders | Hilversum | 2222 years | New | |
| 15 | Max de Haas | Hilversum | 4343 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2022: VVD, no. 11, not elected |
| 16 | Tim Muskee | Hilversum | 3232 years | Councillor | Hilversum: Councillor since 2026 (VVD) On the list: 2018: VVD, no. 15, not elected; 2022: VVD, no. 9, not elected |
| 17 | Oscar Gallas | Hilversum | 2525 years | New | |
| 18 | Floris VoorinkAlderman, Hilversum | Hilversum | 5151 years | Alderman | Hilversum: Alderman since 2014 On the list: 2010: VVD, not elected; 2014: VVD, no. 5, elected; 2018: VVD, no. 1, elected; 2022: VVD, no. 32, not elected |
| 19 | Els Kruijt | Loosdrecht | 7070 years | New | Wijdemeren: Alderman 2022–2024 On the list: |
| 20 | Nils Lamme | Hilversum | 4848 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2018 (VVD) On the list: 2018: VVD, no. 22, not elected |
| 21 | Ernst Haselhoff Lich Kasteleijn | Loosdrecht | 6969 years | New | |
| 22 | Door van Leeuwen Boomkamp | Hilversum | 4343 years | New | |
| 23 | Age Fluitman | Hilversum | 7777 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2018, 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2018: VVD, no. 26, not elected; 2022: VVD, no. 31, not elected |
| 24 | Guus Warringa | Hilversum | 5757 years | Stood before | Hilversum: Candidate 2018, 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2018: VVD, no. 27, not elected; 2022: VVD, no. 29, not elected |
| 25 | Jos Kea | Loosdrecht | 7272 years | Stood before | Wijdemeren: Alderman 2021–2022 · alderman 2024–2026 On the list: 2022: VVD, no. 7, not elected |
| 26 | Terrrence Mader | Hilversum | 5959 years | New | |
| 27 | Wim Steman | Loosdrecht | 6262 years | Stood before | Wijdemeren: Candidate 2018, 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2018: VVD, no. 12, not elected; 2022: VVD, no. 6, not elected |
| 28 | Abe Brandsma | Hilversum | 4242 years | New | |
| 29 | Wim Lorjé | Nederhorst den Berg | 7575 years | Stood before | Wijdemeren: Candidate 2022 (VVD) On the list: 2022: VVD, no. 8, not elected |
| 30 | Frits Vogel | Hilversum | 6262 years | Former councillor | Hilversum: Councillor 2010–2022 (VVD) On the list: 2010: VVD, elected; 2014: VVD, no. 1, elected; 2018: VVD, no. 2, elected; 2022: VVD, no. 14, not elected |
| 31 | Marjolein van der LindenMember of the Senate | Hilversum | 6363 years | New | |
| 32 | Joost van GilseMember of the Provincial Council of North Holland | Hilversum | 6666 years | Former councillor | Hilversum: Councillor 2010–2018 (VVD) On the list: 2010: VVD, elected; 2014: VVD, no. 6, elected; 2018: VVD, no. 28, not elected; 2022: VVD, no. 34, not elected |
| 33 | Ruud VerkuijlenMember of the House of Representatives | Hilversum | 6666 years | Former councillor | Hilversum: Councillor 2014–2021 (VVD) On the list: 2014: VVD, no. 4, elected; 2018: VVD, no. 4, elected; 2022: VVD, no. 33, not 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
- 20225
- 20186
- 20146
- 20107
- 20067
- 20222
- 20183
- 20143
- 20103
- 20064
Voting in the council
VVD · Hilversum
Most often voted the same way as
- CDA92%
- GroenLinks86%
- Fractie Zaabat84%
Least often voted the same way as
- Fractie Durlacher41%
- SP50%
- OpStand51%
Voted the way the council decided in 95% of votes.
VVD · Wijdemeren
Most often voted the same way as
- De Lokale Partij91%
- PvdA-GroenLinks70%
- ChristenUnie68%
Least often voted the same way as
- D6645%
- DorpsBelangen47%
- Groep Goetheer54%
Voted the way the council decided in 98% of votes.
Sources
Compiled by the editors. The party has not yet checked this page. Updated on 29 September 2026.