Lucas Bolsius (born 16 December 1958 in

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) is a Dutch

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and politician of the

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and since 31 August 2010 mayor of the city of

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. Bolsius studied

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. He was a member of the States of South Holland for the

between 1995 and 1998. In 1998 he became member of the municipal council of

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for the same party. He performed several jobs before becoming a full-time politician in 2002 when he became an alderman of the

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. His responsibilities included social affairs, quarters and

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. After the 2006 elections he continued as alderman. This time his responsibilities include financial affairs, sports and public space.

References

External links

Profile at CDA Rotterdam

Rotterdam Municipal Information Site
1958 births Living people Aldermen of Rotterdam Christian Democratic Appeal politicians 20th-century Dutch historians Erasmus University Rotterdam alumni Mayors in Utrecht (province) People from Amersfoort Members of the Provincial Council of South Holland Municipal councillors of Rotterdam Politicians from The Hague {{Netherlands-CDA-politician-stub