Kaspar Rhyner

Kaspar Rhyner (born December 27, 1932 in Glarus , entitled to live in Elm ) is a Swiss politician ( FDP ).

biography

In Elm , he chaired the municipal electricity works commission from 1963 to 1990 and the building commission from 1967–82. 1967-90 he was on the local council .

As a member of the government , he headed the building department from 1971 to 1998. During his term of office, numerous public buildings were established. From 1973 to 1978 he was provincial governor and 1978–82 mayor . From 1990 to 1998 he was also on the Council of States .

As a member of the board of directors , he is a member of various organizations, including the Sernftal car company , NOK , Bündner Kraftwerke and Heliswiss .

In 1970 and 1971 he had the Suworow house he lived in in Elm restored and placed under federal and cantonal protection. He is also president of the «pro» Elm foundation.

Web links

• Hans Laupper: Rhyner, Kaspar. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .