Leif Johan Sevland (born 13 September 1961 in Avaldsnes) is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.

Leif Johan Sevland
Mayor of Stavanger
In office
16 October 1995 – 17 October 2011
DeputyLeif Måsvær
Bjørg Tysdal Moe
Preceded byLeif Måsvær
Succeeded byChristine Sagen Helgø
Personal details
Born
Leif Johan Sevland

(1961-09-13) 13 September 1961 (age 62)
Avaldsnes, Norway
SpouseAnne Selnes
OccupationPolitician

He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland during the terms 1985–1989 and 1993–1997.

On the local level, Sevland has been mayor of Stavanger from 1995-2011. From 1987 to 1999 he was also a member of Rogaland county council. He chaired the party chapter in Stavanger from 1989 to 1994 and the county chapter from 1994 to 1998.

He graduated from Rogaland University College (now named University of Stavanger) in 1983. Before entering politics he worked at the trotting track Forus, from 1989 to 1994 as manager.

He is married to Anne Selnes.

References edit

  • "Leif Johan Sevland" (in Norwegian). Storting.