About Jan Rijpstra
Born 1955. Jan Rijpstra is a Dutch politician.
Johannes (Jan) Rijpstra (born 15 July 1955, Gouda) is a Dutch politician from the VVD party. He was mayor of Smallingerland from 2019 to 2024.
From 2005 till 2008 Rijpstra was mayor of Tynaarlo. He was subsequently the mayor of Noordwijk from 2014 until 1 January 2019, when Noordwijk was merged with Noordwijkerhout. He was also a member of the Dutch House of Representatives from 1994 to 2005.
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Who is Jan Rijpstra?
Dutch politician
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Jan Rijpstra was born on 15 July 1955.
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Jan Rijpstra is a politician.
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Jan Rijpstra is Dutch.
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