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Helge Solum Larsen
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Solum Larsen in 2009
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| First Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party | |
| In office 17 April 2010 – 7 February 2012 |
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| Leader | Trine Skei Grande |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Ola Elvestuen |
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| Born | 14 January 1969 Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway |
| Died | 18 December 2015 (aged 46) Oslo, Norway |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Children | 2 |
Helge Solum Larsen was a Norwegian politician. He was born on January 14, 1969, and passed away on December 18, 2015. He was an important member of the Liberal Party. From 2010 to 2012, he was the party's deputy leader.
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Early Life and Education
Helge Solum Larsen trained to be a goldsmith. This means he learned how to make and repair jewelry.
Political Journey
Helge Solum Larsen was very active in politics from a young age. From 1994 to 1997, he led the Young Liberals of Norway. This is the youth group of the Liberal Party. He also served as a substitute member of the Norwegian Parliament. He represented the Rogaland area from 1997 to 2001 and again from 2005 to 2009.
In local politics, he served many terms on the Stavanger city council. He started as a substitute member in 1987. By 1991, he became a full representative. He led the Liberal Party's group in Stavanger from 2000 to 2005. Then, he led the party's group for the whole county from 2005 to 2010. In 2008, he was chosen to be on the national party board. He was elected as the deputy leader of the Liberal Party at their meeting in 2010.
He later returned to politics in January 2014. He continued to serve on the Stavanger city council. He worked as an independent member until October 2015.
Important Political Ideas
Helge Solum Larsen cared deeply about his city, Stavanger. He worked hard to protect the old wooden buildings there. He helped stop plans to dig up Nytorget. This project would have also torn down several historic buildings. He wanted to prevent an underground parking garage from being built there.
He was also very interested in how cities grow and how people travel. He strongly supported railways. In 2005, he played a big part in the government's decision. This decision was to add a second track to the railway in the Stavanger/Sandnes area. He also believed that light rail should be a key part of the region's transport plans.
He was involved in talks about the Ryfast tunnel connection. He also discussed the new E39 highway. He helped make sure the tunnels were routed to help people living on Hundvåg. However, his idea to make an E39 tunnel longer to help Tasta was not approved.
Personal Life and Passing
Helge Solum Larsen had two children. He passed away on December 18, 2015.
