Rita Ottervik

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Rita Ottervik

Rita Irene Ottervik (born September 11, 1966 in Hitra) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party and mayor of Trondheim since 2003.

She has a background as secretary in the Workers' Youth League and has been political advisor at the Office of the Prime Minister under Thorbjørn Jagland (1996–1997). Before becoming mayor she was a member of the city council since 1999.[1]

Ottervik was considered a possible candidate for a cabinet post following the elections of 2005 and 2009, but has both time declined such offers in favor of continuing her job as mayor.[2]

References

  1. "Rita Ottervik". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 2009-10-19. 
  2. Rabås, Kjerstin (October 19, 2009). "- Takket nei til statsrådspost" (in Norwegian). Adresseavisen/Aftenposten. Retrieved 2009-10-19. 
Preceded by
Anne Kathrine Slungård
Mayor of Trondheim
2003–present
Incumbent


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