Ameland welcomes eleven new councillors to shape local democracy
Ameland’s new municipal council has been sworn in, marking a fresh start for local governance. These eleven councillors will now make decisions directly impacting residents’ daily lives, from infrastructure to community policies. Their work begins with a call for collaboration and dialogue with citizens.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Swearing-in of Ameland’s new municipal council |
| Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Location | Ameland, Fryslân |
| Council Chairman | Mayor Tytsy Willemsma |
| Number of Councillors | 11 (1 to be sworn in later) |
| Political Parties | AmelandEén, Algemeen Belang Ameland, VVD, A82, CDA, PvdA |
| Notable Councillors | Gunda Brunotte (AmelandEén), Marloes Rijpstra (PvdA, sworn in later) |
The municipal council of Ameland is the local governing body responsible for making decisions on policies, budgets, and community projects that affect the island’s residents. As the democratic voice of the municipality, the council ensures that local interests are represented in governance and public services.
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New municipal councillors of Ameland sworn in
During the public council meeting on Wednesday 1 April, the new municipal council of Ameland was officially installed. Prior to the swearing-in, council chairman and mayor Tytsy Willemsma addressed the new councillors.
The council chairman emphasised the importance of their role: “The municipal council forms the heart of our local democracy. It is here that decisions are made that directly affect the daily lives of our residents. This makes your work not only important, but also honourable. I wish you wisdom in your deliberations, courage in your decisions and connection in your collaboration. Stay curious, not only about the content, but especially about the people. Keep in dialogue with the residents and work towards a municipality where everyone feels heard and represented. For it is you who together determine what happens here.”
We would like to congratulate all the councillors wholeheartedly and wish them every success in carrying out their duties for the municipal council of Ameland.
The eleven new councillors
- Gunda Brunotte (AmelandEén)
- Dennis Engels (Algemeen Belang Ameland)
- Theo Faber (AmelandEén)
- Riekus Hatzmann (VVD)
- William de Jong (AmelandEén)
- Johan Kiewiet (A82)
- René Kiewiet (CDA)
- Edwin van der Laag (Algemeen Belang Ameland)
- Martin Oud (CDA)
- Suzanna Twickler (CDA)
- Marloes Rijpstra (PvdA) – to be sworn in at a later date