Fabian Stang
Norwegian lawyer and politician
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 |
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Born | (1955-08-19) 19 August 1955 (age 69) Oslo, Norway |
Political party | Conservative |
Richard Fabian Stang (born 19 August 1955) is a Norwegian lawyer and a 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, 29 September 2016
- ^ "Power struggle broke out after Oslo's mayor resigned". Aftenposten. 23 August 2007. Archived from the original on 29 March 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
- ^ "Oslo finally has mayor". Aftenposten. 17 October 2007. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
- ^ "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, 20 May 2014
- ^ "Tesla Sedan Roars Ahead in Norway". Wall Street Journal, 2 October 2013
- ^ "Socialist Marianne Borgen Becomes Oslo’s New Mayor". The Nordic Page, 17 October 2015
External links
- The family tree of Fabian Stang on Geni.com
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Preceded by Svenn Kristiansen | Mayor of Oslo 2007–2015 | Succeeded by Marianne Borgen |