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Elbert Roest
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Mayor of Laren, North Holland
In office
2002–2017
Preceded by Theo Hendriks
Succeeded by Rinske Kruisinga
Alderman of Doesburg
In office
1992–2002
Municipal councillor of Doesburg
In office
1992–2002
Personal details
Born (1954-10-13)13 October 1954
Hoogezand, Netherlands
Political party Democrats 66

Elbert Jan Roest was born on October 13, 1954, in Hoogezand, Netherlands. He is a Dutch historian, which means he studies and writes about the past. He is also a politician, someone who works in government, and a former teacher. He is a member of a political party called Democrats 66 (D66).

Who is Elbert Roest?

Elbert Roest has spent many years working for the public. He has held important roles in local government. These roles include being a municipal councillor, an alderman, and a mayor. These jobs involve making decisions that help the people in a city or town.

Early Life and Education

Elbert Roest grew up in the Netherlands. He went to the University of Groningen to study history. Learning about history helped him understand how societies work. This knowledge was very useful later in his career as a politician.

Serving His Community

Elbert Roest started his political career in the town of Doesburg. He then became the mayor of Laren, North Holland.

Working in Doesburg

From 1992 to 2002, Elbert Roest was active in Doesburg. He was a member of the municipal council. A municipal council is a group of people who make laws and decisions for a city or town. During the same time, he also served as an alderman. An alderman is like a city council member who also helps manage different parts of the city, such as finances or public works.

Leading Laren as Mayor

After his time in Doesburg, Elbert Roest became the mayor of Laren, North Holland. He served as mayor from 2002 until 2017. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They are in charge of the local government and work to improve the community. As mayor, Elbert Roest helped guide Laren for 15 years.

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