Johannes Arnoldus "John" Jorritsma (born 16 September 1956) is a Dutch politician serving as Mayor of Eindhoven from 13 September 2016 to 13 September 2022, and succeeded by Jeroen Dijsselbloem (PvdA). A member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), he previously was the King's Commissioner of the province of Friesland between 16 May 2008 and 12 September 2016.[1][2][3]

Jorritsma as Mayor of Eindhoven, 2016

A native of Bolsward, Jorritsma was a member of the States of North Brabant from 1994 to 1998 and Mayor of Cranendonck between 1997 and 2002.[3]

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  1. ^ "John Jorritsma voorgedragen als nieuwe CdK in Fryslân". RTV Noordoost-Friesland (in Dutch). 12 March 2008. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Friese commissaris: entreegeld voor natuur". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 24 November 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  3. ^ a b "J.A. (John) Jorritsma" (in Dutch). Parlement.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.