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Kristjan Kõljalg

Member of the Riigikogu until 23.11.2016

General information

I was born and grew up in Järvamaa (Järva County) like many of my ancestors on my father’s side. For the last 12 years I have been involved in developing the life in Järvamaa as a member of the City Council of Paide, as the Mayor of Koigi Rural Municipality, and during the last years, also as the Chairman of the Board of the Association of Municipalities Järva County. By my world view, I am a Liberal. Since 2001, I have been a member of the Estonian Reform Party, during that time I have led two regional organisations and the county organisation of Järvamaa.

Electoral district:
Järvamaa and Viljandimaa
Seniority in days:
594
Date of birth:
26.12.1982
Family:
married, one daughter
Education:
Paide Gymnasium 2001;
University of Tartu, law 2001–
Career:
Assistant to Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication 2004–2005;
OÜ Faarup, Manager 2005–2007;
Koigi Rural Municipality Elder 2007–2015
Party affiliation:
Estonian Reform Party 2001–
Membership in representative bodies:
XIII Riigikogu;
Paide City Council 2002–2009;
elected to Koigi Rural Municipality Council in 2009 and 2013
Social and other activities:
NGO Järva Development Partners (LEADER programme Local Action Group), Member of Board 2007–2014;
Union of Järva County Municipalities, Member of Board 2007–2013, Chairman 2013–2015;
Järvamaa Development Centre, Chairman of Council 2008–2013;
Estonian Students’ Society
Hobbies:
literature, swimming, cycling sports