Fabian Stang
Fabian Stang | |
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| 66th Mayor of Oslo | |
| In office 17 October 2007 – 21 October 2015 | |
| Deputy | Aud Kvalbein Libe Rieber-Mohn |
| Governing Mayor | Erling Lae Stian Berger Røsland |
| Preceded by | Svenn Kristiansen |
| Succeeded by | Marianne Borgen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 August 1955 Oslo, Norway |
| Political party | Conservative |
Richard Fabian Stang (born 19 August 1955) is a Norwegian lawyer and a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.[1] He was Mayor of the city of Oslo from 2007 until 2015.
Early life and education
Stang was born in Oslo. He is the son of Norwegian actress Wenche Foss[2] and entrepreneur Thomas Stang.
Career
Stang was first elected Mayor of Oslo in 2007, and reelected in 2011.[3]
In 2012 Stang spoke out in favour of increased immigration.[4]
Stang is a supporter of subsidies and perks for electric cars in the city.[5][6]
In 2015 Stang lost the mayoral election to Socialist Marianne Borgen.[1][7]
References
- ^ a b "Former Oslo mayor fights off depression" Views and News from Norway, Sep 29, 2016
- ^ "Power struggle broke out after Oslo's mayor resigned". Aftenposten. 2007-08-23. Archived from the original on 2008-03-29. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
- ^ "Oslo finally has mayor". Aftenposten. 2007-10-17. Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
- ^ "Oslo mayor welcomes immigrant boom". The Local, 14 March 2012
- ^ "In Oslo, Electric Cars Drive Bus Operators Crazy". Wall Street Journal, Ellen Emmerentze Jervell and John D. Stoll, May 20, 2014
- ^ "Tesla Sedan Roars Ahead in Norway". Wall Street Journal, Oct. 2, 2013
- ^ "Socialist Marianne Borgen Becomes Oslo’s New Mayor". The Nordic Page, 17.10.2015
External links
- The family tree of Fabian Stang on Geni.com
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