Kieskompas
During the municipal council election, you can vote for a candidate from one of the participating parties. It is important to vote for someone who matches your ideas and what you find important for Amersfoort. With Kieskompas, you compare your opinion with those of the parties. You can find the voting aid on the Kieskompas Amersfoort website(external link). The statements in Kieskompas are drawn up in close cooperation with the parties. As a result, they closely match what is happening in Amersfoort and clearly show the differences between parties.
Steffie for everyone who finds politics difficult
Politics can be quite complicated. The Municipality of Amersfoort finds it important that everyone can participate. That is why there is Steffie on the website Hoewerktstemmen.nl(external link), a digital aid that reads the statements aloud and explains difficult things in an easy way.
Role of the municipal council
The municipal council is the highest governing body of the municipality. The council determines policy, establishes the municipal budget, and supervises the work of the mayor and aldermen. Council members decide on topics that directly affect your living environment, such as housing, safety, traffic, and sustainability.