Walter Zimper
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Template:Use dmy datesTemplate:Short descriptionTemplate:Infobox bio Walter Zimper (29 April 1942 – 13 January 2008) was an Austrian politician of the ÖVP.[1]
Zimper studied at the Trading Academy at the University of Vienna.[1] He was editor-in-chief of the Niederösterreichischen Volksblattes.[1]
From 1970, he was part of the Gemeinderat (local council) in Markt Piesting and was Mayor from 1975 to 2002.[1][2] From 1974 to 1982 Zimper was a member of the Lower Austrian parliament.[2] From 1980 to 1982 Zimper was secretary of the Lower Austria ÖVP.[1][2] Due to his alleged involvement in the WBO scandal, he had to resign from the office.[1]
From 1999 to 2007, he was Vice President of the Austrian Association of Municipalities.[1][2]