Jan Rijpstra Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jan Rijpstra . Gemeente Smallingerland. Smallingerland (official website). 26 August 2020 . Dutch.
  2. News: Stille tocht Eelde trekt duizenden deelnemers . ANP . Algemeen Nederlands Persbureau . . Dutch . 13 May 2008 . 22 September 2011.
  3. Web site: Jan Rijpstra naar Smallingerland . Nederlands Genootschap van Burgemeesters (official website). 26 August 2020 . Dutch.
  4. Web site: Jan Rijpstra . TheMayor.eu. 26 August 2020.

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