Jon Fossum
Jon Fossum (23 February 1923 – 10 July 2007) was a Norwegian orienteer and politician for the
Conservative Party
.
He was born at Hvalstad. In his younger days he was an active sportsman, representing Asker SK. In addition to ski jumping and cross-country skiing, he competed in orienteering. In the latter sport he won five national championships; three of which in relay races with his two brothers.[1]
Fossum was first elected to
municipal council in 1963, and was mayor of Asker municipality from 1968 to 1980. He was also a five-term member of Akershus county council.[1] He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus during the term 1965–1969.[2] During his time as mayor, Asker experienced population growth; also the company Vestfjorden Avløpsselskap was formed.[1]
In 2008 a road at Vakås was named after him.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-82-573-1534-4.
- ^ "Jon Fossum" (in Norwegian). Storting.
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