Ola Byrknes

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Ola Byrknes (4 April 1933-30 November 2011) was a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party. [1] [2]

He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Sogn og Fjordane during the 1973–1977 term. [1]

On the local level he was a member of Gulen municipal councilfrom 1972 to 1999, serving as mayor from 1976 to 1978 and 1983 to 1999. He was a member of Sogn og Fjordane county council from 1976 to 1980.

He was also active in the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ola Byrknes" (in Norwegian). Storting.
  2. ↑ Ola Byrknes at NRK Sogn og Fjordane County Encyclopedia (in Norwegian)


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