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Elections are coming: have you received your voting pass?

Elections are coming: have you received your voting pass?

Municipal council and district committee elections, including the administrative committee for Weesp, are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. Residents are encouraged to verify receipt of their voting passes and access provided information on how and where to cast their votes.

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