Jan Rijpstra

Johannes (Jan) Rijpstra (born 15 July 1955, Gouda) is a Dutch politician from the VVD party. He is currently the mayor of Smallingerland.[1]

From 2005 till 2008 Rijpstra was mayor of Tynaarlo.[2] He was subsequently the mayor of Noordwijk from 2014 until 1 January 2019, when Noordwijk was merged with Noordwijkerhout.[3] He has also been a member of the Dutch House of Representatives.[3]

Rijpstra has a degree in physical education from the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Jan Rijpstra". Smallingerland (official website) (in Dutch). Gemeente Smallingerland. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  2. ↑ ANP (13 May 2008). "Stille tocht Eelde trekt duizenden deelnemers". NU.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 September 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Jan Rijpstra naar Smallingerland". Nederlands Genootschap van Burgemeesters (official website) (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "Jan Rijpstra". TheMayor.eu. Retrieved 26 August 2020.


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