Jan Franssen (Hilversum, 11 June 1951) is a Dutch politician.
Franssen is a member of the VVD. He began his political career as an advisor to Hans Wiegel, having previously worked as a history teacher. His was also a city councillor of Nederhorst den Berg, leader of the provinciale staten of Noord-Holland and President of the House of Representatives (1982–1994). From 1994 to 2000 Franssen was mayor of Zwolle. Finally. he was named Queen's Commissioner[1] in South Holland in 2006.
He is the current chairman of the Interprovinciaal Overleg (IPO), that looks after provincial interests.
He is openly gay.[2]
| Preceded by Loek Hermans |
Mayor of Zwolle 1994-2000 |
Succeeded by Henk Jan Meijer |
| Preceded by D. Luteijn (observer) |
Queen's Commissioner of Zuid-Holland 2000-present |
Succeeded by - |
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