Ralf Krewinkel facts for kids
Ralf Karel Hubert Krewinkel was born on November 12, 1974, in Kerkrade, a town in the Netherlands. He is a Dutch politician and a member of the Labour Party (Partij van de Arbeid). Since August 31, 2015, he has been the mayor of Heerlen.
Who is Ralf Krewinkel?
Ralf Krewinkel is a politician in the Netherlands. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for a city or country. Mr. Krewinkel belongs to the Labour Party. This is a political group that works to improve society.
His Early Career
Before becoming a mayor, Mr. Krewinkel held other important roles. From 1998 to 2006, he was a member of the city council in Kerkrade. A city council is a group of people who help manage a city. They make local laws and decisions.
After that, from 2006 until May 1, 2011, he served as an alderman for Kerkrade. An alderman is like a city official. They are in charge of specific areas, such as education or public works.
Becoming a Mayor
Mr. Krewinkel became a mayor for the first time in 2011. From May 1, 2011, until the summer of 2015, he was the mayor of Beek. Beek is a municipality in the Limburg region of the Netherlands.
A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They work to make sure the city runs smoothly. They also represent the city to other governments. Since August 31, 2015, Ralf Krewinkel has been the mayor of Heerlen.
See also
In Spanish: Ralf Krewinkel para niños
