Joseph Ignatius Maria "Joost" Hoffscholte (born 31 August 1942) is a retired Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He served as Mayor of Dalen from 1 October 1977 until 25 June 1985 when he became Mayor of Aalsmeer serving from 25 June 1985 until 1 September 2007.[1]

Joost Hoffscholte
Mayor of Aalsmeer
In office
25 June 1985 – 1 September 2007
Preceded byLeo Brouwer
Succeeded byPieter Litjens
Mayor of Dalen
In office
1 October 1977 – 25 June 1985
Preceded byIvo Opstelten
Succeeded byNico Meerburg
Personal details
Born
Joseph Ignatius Maria Hoffscholte

(1942-08-31) 31 August 1942 (age 81)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Political partyPeople's Party for Freedom and Democracy
Spouse(s)Maud Maria Leontine van Boven
(m. 1971–1975; her death)
Miekje Spoelder (m. 1977)
Children3 children
Residence(s)Aalsmeer, Netherlands
Alma materUniversity of Amsterdam (Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws)
OccupationPolitician
Civil servant
Nonprofit director
Jurist

References

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  1. ^ (in Dutch) Raad neemt afscheid van Burgemeester Joost Hoffscholte, PACT Aalsmeer, 5 July 2007