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]

Jan Rijpstra

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. "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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