Jan Reehorst facts for kids
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Jan Reehorst
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Reehorst after becoming mayor of Haarlem in 1977
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| Municipal council of Rotterdam | |
| In office 1953–1973 |
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| House of Representatives | |
| In office 1956–1967 |
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| Mayor of Velsen | |
| In office 1973–1977 |
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| Mayor of Haarlem | |
| In office 1977–1984 |
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| Born | 21 March 1923 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 4 June 2024 (aged 101) Haarlem, Netherlands |
| Political party | Labour Party |
Jan Reehorst (born March 21, 1923 – died June 4, 2024) was a Dutch politician. He spent many years working for the government and helping his community. He was known for being a dedicated member of the Labour Party.
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Jan Reehorst's Journey in Politics
Jan Reehorst joined the Labour Party in 1946. This party works to improve the lives of working people. He started his political career in his hometown of Rotterdam.
Early Political Steps
From 1953 to 1973, Jan Reehorst was a member of the municipal council of Rotterdam. A municipal council is like a local government team. They make decisions for a city or town.
Later, from 1956 to 1967, he became a member of the House of Representatives. This is part of the national government in the Netherlands. It's where laws are discussed and made for the whole country.
Becoming a Mayor
In 1973, Jan Reehorst became the mayor of Velsen. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They are in charge of local services and projects.
He then became the mayor of Haarlem in 1977. He served in this role until 1984. Being a mayor means you help manage the city and its people.
Later Life and Recognition
In 2013, Jan Reehorst received a special award called the Willem Drees-penning. He got this award for being a member of the Labour Party for 65 years. This shows how committed he was to his political party.
His work as mayor of Haarlem was even featured in an exhibition. This display at Museum Haarlem in 2016 showed the history of Haarlem's mayors.
Jan Reehorst lived a very long life. He turned 100 years old in March 2023. He passed away in Haarlem in June 2024, at the age of 101.
