Sietske Poepjes
Profile
Sietske Poepjes is a Dutch politician and administrator who has served as the Mayor of Olst-Wijhe since February 2024. A member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), she previously held a long tenure as a provincial deputy in Friesland from 2011 to 2023, where her portfolio included infrastructure, environment, education, and culture. Before entering provincial politics, she worked as a legal advisor and policy officer in municipal government. Poepjes holds a degree in Dutch law from the University of Groningen and is an advocate for the importance of regional cultures and identity.
Details
- Born
- 1979-08-21 · 46 years old
- Birth place
- Harlingen, Netherlands
- Education
- Bogerman College, Sneek; University of Groningen (Dutch Law)
- Career
- Policy officer for spatial planning, legal controller, head of legal affairs at Lemsterland municipality, legal advisor for the Sustainable Shrimp Fisheries Foundation, editor at Bestuursforum
