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Jetta Klijnsma (Jellejetta Klijnsma) was born on 18 March, 1957 in Hoogeveen, Netherlands, is a Dutch politician. Discover Jetta Klijnsma's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
| Popular As |
Jellejetta Klijnsma |
| Occupation |
Politician · Historian · Political consultant · Nonprofit director |
| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
18 March, 1957 |
| Birthday |
18 March |
| Birthplace |
Hoogeveen, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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She is a member of famous Politician with the age 66 years old group.
Jetta Klijnsma Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Jetta Klijnsma height not available right now. We will update Jetta Klijnsma's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Jetta Klijnsma's Husband?
Her husband is Ard van Rijn
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Ard van Rijn |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jetta Klijnsma Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jetta Klijnsma worth at the age of 66 years old? Jetta Klijnsma’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. She is from Netherlands. We have estimated Jetta Klijnsma's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Jetta Klijnsma Social Network
Timeline
Jellejetta "Jetta" Klijnsma (born 18 March 1957) is a Dutch politician serving as the King's Commissioner of Drenthe since 2017.
She is a member of the Labour Party (PvdA).
Klijnsma was born 18 March 1957 in Hoogeveen.
She studied history at the University of Groningen, with a specialization in social history and economic history.
After graduating she began to work for the Labour Party's parliamentary group.
She was assistant to MPs André van der Louw, Marcel van Dam and Thijs Wöltgens.
Klijnsma has a physical handicap.
She was born with spastic legs and only learned how to walk at age thirteen.
She has a Reformed background but turned non-religious and became a member of the Dutch Humanist League.
In 1990 she was elected to the municipal council of The Hague.
In 1998 she became alderwoman for welfare, health and emancipation.
After the 2006 municipal elections she became responsible for culture and finance and also became vice-mayor.
After Wim Deetman stepped down, she was mayor ad interim of The Hague and so became the first woman in that function.
Previously she was State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment under the Fourth Balkenende cabinet (2008–2010) and an alderwoman of the municipality of The Hague (1998–2008).
In December 2008 she succeeded fellow Labour Party politician Ahmed Aboutaleb as State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment in the Fourth Balkenende cabinet.
Elected to the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2012, she focused on matters of culture, senior citizens, disabled people and medical ethics.
She was State Secretary until February 2010, when the Labour Party withdrew its support for Balkenende's government.
From 2012 to 2017 she was appointed again as State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment, dealing with the matters of unemployment insurances, pay equality, long-term unemployment, poverty, health and safety at work under the Second Rutte cabinet.
An MP from 2010 to 2012, she was appointed again as Social Affairs State Secretary in the Second Rutte cabinet in November 2012, serving until the inauguration on 26 October 2017 of the Third Rutte cabinet which the PvdA does not support.
On 1 November 2017 she was appointed King's Commissioner of the province of Drenthe after former The Hague Mayor Jozias van Aartsen was appointed in March 2017 as Acting Commissioner; she took office on 1 December.
