Jarmo Rantanen

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Jarmo Heikki Kullervo Rantanen (born 20 June 1944, Orivesi) is a Finnish politician from the Social Democratic Party.

He was elected as the city manager of Tampere in 1985 until he retired in the end of 2006. Additionally he served as the Minister of the Interior in the Holkeri cabinet from 1987 to 1991. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Council of State - Ministers of Interior". Valtioneuvosto.fi. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  2. "Ministerial profile". Cabinet of Finland.
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of the Interior (Finland)
1987–1991
Succeeded by