Leif Helge Kongshaug (born 31 July 1949 in Averøy) is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.
Leif Helge Kongshaug | |
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| Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
| In office 1997–2001 | |
| State Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food | |
| Assumed office Second cabinet Bondevik | |
| Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Mayor of Averøy | |
| Assumed office 1986 | |
| Member of Averøy Municipal Council | |
| In office 1979–1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1949 Averøy, Norway |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Politician, Teacher, Counselor, Farmer |
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Møre og Romsdal in 1997, but not re-elected in 2001. During the second cabinet Bondevik, Kongshaug was appointed State Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. He was re-elected to a second parliamentary term in 2005.
On the local level he was a member of Averøy municipal council from 1979 to 1997, serving as mayor from 1986.
Outside politics he has worked as a school teacher, counselor and farmer.
References
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