Elbert Roest

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).

Elbert Roest
Mayor of Laren, North Holland
In office 2002–2017
Preceded by	Theo Hendriks
Succeeded by	Rinske Kruisinga
Alderman of Doesburg
In office 1992–2002
Municipal councillor of Doesburg
In office 1992–2002
Personal details
Born	(1954-10-13)13 October 1954 Hoogezand, Netherlands
Political party	Democrats 66

From 1992 to 2002, Roest was a member of the municipal council of Doesburg and also an alderman. Roest was the mayor of Laren, North Holland from 2002 until 2017.

Roest studied history at the University of Groningen.

References

• (in Dutch) Website of Laren, North Holland