Dijksma was nominated, among other things, because of the cooperation she seeks with other cities, according to the organizer of the award City Mayors Foundation. Utrecht residents who recommended her as a finalist describe Dijksma as a “real mother of all citizens”. “She is a fighter, steadfast and caring. A true leader who dares to speak out. Everything for a nice, livable place for every Utrecht.”
Dijksma van Utrecht in the race for best mayor in the world
