{"id":22,"date":"2026-02-04T21:56:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T20:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/courses\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:54:18","slug":"city-council-election2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/?page_id=22","title":{"rendered":"Dutch City Council 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22\" class=\"elementor elementor-22\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8e5347 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d8e5347\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b21590b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b21590b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d41af97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d41af97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2026 Election Update and Next Steps<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79c1dff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"79c1dff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce014a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6ce014a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.election-container {\r\n    max-width: 1200px;\r\n    margin: auto;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    color: #1f2937;\r\n    line-height: 1.8;\r\n}\r\n.section {\r\n    padding: 80px 50px;\r\n    border-radius: 28px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 80px;\r\n}\r\n.hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfeff, #fdf2f8); }\r\n.voice { background: #f0fdf4; }\r\n.values { background: #fefce8; }\r\n.vote { background: #eef2ff; }\r\n.community { background: #fff7ed; }\r\n.cta {\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f7a3f, #4caf70);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n}\r\n.cta .btn {\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    color: #0b5f2a;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.hero h1 { font-size: 46px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\r\n.hero h3 { font-weight: 400; color: #475569; }\r\nh2 { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\r\n\r\n.hero-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;\r\n    gap: 50px;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n}\r\n.hero img {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 340px;\r\n    border-radius: 26px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 30px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.badge {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    padding: 10px 22px;\r\n    border-radius: 30px;\r\n    background: #16a34a;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.btn {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    margin: 16px 16px 0 0;\r\n    padding: 14px 38px;\r\n    border-radius: 32px;\r\n    background: #0f172a;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n}\r\n.btn.light {\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    color: #0f172a;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 30px;\r\n}\r\n.card {\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    padding: 34px;\r\n    border-radius: 22px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .section { padding: 55px 25px; }\r\n    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"election-container\">\r\n\r\n<!-- HERO (UPDATED) -->\r\n<section class=\"section hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"hero-grid\">\r\n        <div>\r\n            <span class=\"badge\">Election 2026 \u00b7 Thank You<\/span>\r\n            <h1>Vishwanath NG<\/h1>\r\n            <h3>Community Connector \u00b7 Entrepreneur \u00b7 Expat Voice<\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                The 2026 City Council election has concluded. I received <strong>200 personal votes<\/strong> \r\n                and finished <strong>10th within my party<\/strong>.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                While I was not elected to the council, I am deeply grateful for your trust, \r\n                encouragement, and support throughout this journey.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <a href=\"#results\" class=\"btn\">Election Results<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#voice\" class=\"btn light\">Stay Involved<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div>\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CDA-NG.png\" alt=\"CDA NG\" title=\"Dutch City Council 2026\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- THANK YOU \/ VOICE -->\r\n<section class=\"section voice\" id=\"voice\">\r\n    <h2>Thank You & Your Voice Matters<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        I sincerely thank everyone who supported me, spoke with me, and placed their trust in me.\r\n        Your encouragement means a lot and motivates me to continue working for our community.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n            <h4>\ud83d\ude4f Gratitude<\/h4>\r\n            <p>\r\n                Every conversation, message, and vote has been meaningful.\r\n                This journey was built together with you.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n            <h4>\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Stay Connected<\/h4>\r\n            <p>\r\n                Your ideas and concerns still matter. I will continue listening\r\n                and representing your voice within the party.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n            <h4>\ud83c\udf0d Continued Representation<\/h4>\r\n            <p>\r\n                I remain committed to strengthening representation for expats,\r\n                entrepreneurs, and diverse communities in Eindhoven.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- VALUES -->\r\n<section class=\"section values\">\r\n    <h2>What I Continue to Stand For<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n            <h4>Inclusive Communities<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Connecting people and ensuring every voice is heard.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n            <h4>Support for Ondernemers<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Helping entrepreneurs grow with practical support.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n            <h4>Responsible Growth<\/h4>\r\n            <p>Keeping Eindhoven livable while growing sustainably.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- RESULTS (REPLACED VOTING SECTION) -->\r\n<section class=\"section vote\" id=\"results\">\r\n    <h2>Election Results & Next Steps<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n            <h4>\ud83d\udcca Result<\/h4>\r\n            <p>\r\n                200 personal votes and 10th position within the party.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n            <h4>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Continued Involvement<\/h4>\r\n            <p>\r\n                I will continue attending meetings and contributing ideas\r\n                within the party structure.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n            <h4>\ud83d\udca1 Your Voice Forward<\/h4>\r\n            <p>\r\n                I will bring forward community suggestions and ensure your\r\n                concerns are represented in discussions.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- COMMUNITY -->\r\n<section class=\"section community\">\r\n    <h2>Rooted in Eindhoven<\/h2>\r\n    <p>\r\n        My work as a community leader, entrepreneur, and connector continues beyond elections.\r\n        I remain committed to supporting people, building networks, and strengthening our community.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- CTA (UPDATED) -->\r\n<section class=\"section cta\">\r\n    <h2>Stay Involved \u00b7 Share Your Voice<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n        This journey does not end with the election.  \r\n        I invite you to stay engaged, share your ideas, and help shape the future together.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/RiFgJvxHKb2eiZKk7\" class=\"btn\">Share Your Voice<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn\">Contact Me<\/a>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 Election Update and Next Steps Election 2026 \u00b7 Thank You Vishwanath NG Community Connector \u00b7 Entrepreneur \u00b7 Expat Voice The 2026 City Council election has concluded. I received 200 personal votes and finished 10th within my party. While I was not elected to the council, I am deeply grateful for your trust, encouragement, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-22","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1197,"href":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22\/revisions\/1197"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ngvishwanath.nl\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}