Audun Tron Explained

Audun Tron (born 7 March 1945) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.

From 1987 to 1999, Tron was the mayor of Lillehammer. As such he played a role in the 1994 Winter Olympics.

During the first cabinet Stoltenberg, from 2000 to 2001, Tron was appointed State Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government.[1]

Following the 2003 election, Tron became the new county mayor (fylkesordfører) of Oppland.

After the 2011 Norwegian local elections he was succeeded by partyfellow Gro Lundeby.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/om_regjeringen/tidligere/oversikt/ministerier_regjeringer/nyere_tid/regjeringer/Jens-Stoltenbergs-forsteregjering-2000-2.html?id=438738 Staff of the first cabinet Stoltenberg
  2. News: Høyre vinner fylkesduellen. Kommunal Rapport. 22 September 2011. 10. Norwegian. Holmquist, Tone.