Elbert Roest | |
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Mayor of Laren, North Holland | |
Assumed office 2002 |
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Preceded by | Theo Hendriks |
Alderman of Doesburg | |
In office 1992–2002 |
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Municipal councillor of Doesburg | |
In office 1992–2002 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Hoogezand, Netherlands |
13 October 1954
Political party | Democrats 66 |
Elbert Jan Roest (born 13 October 1954 in Hoogezand) is a Dutch historian, politician and former teacher. He is a member of Democrats 66 (D66).
From 1992 to 2002, Roest was a member of the municipal council of Doesburg and also an alderman. Since 2002, he has been mayor of Laren, North Holland.
Roest studied history at the University of Groningen.