– Per Arne fell asleep in the hospital last night after a short illness with cancer. He was 61 years old, says Syrstad. Per Arne Olsen has been state administrator in Vestfold and Telemark since 2019 when the counties were merged. Long career The employees gather for a general meeting at 11 o’clock, where the family is also present. – He was a particularly sociable and jovial person, who had respect for the professionalism inherent in our state administration office, says Syrstad. Olsen is putting a long political career behind him. He has been a parliamentary representative and deputy leader of the Progress Party. – Per has impressed us all through his willingness to persevere despite health challenges. He did not hide the fact that he had a heart transplant, but had an indefatigable and unique will to never give up, says Syrstad. In the Storting, Olsen was a member of the health and care committee and the election committee from 2009 to 2013. In addition, he was mayor of Tønsberg from 2003 to 2009.
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State administrator in Vestfold and Telemark Per Arne Olsen has died – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio
