Aivars Aksenoks (born 24 May 1961[citation needed]) is a Latvian politician. A founder of the right-wing New Era, Aksenoks has a degree in engineering from the Riga Technical University and was the director of State Road and Traffic Safety Agency from 1992–2002. He was also the Minister of Justice, serving from 2003–2004.[1] However, he is best known for being the mayor of Riga from 29 March 2005 to 19 February 2007.
Aivars Aksenoks | |
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6th Mayor of Riga | |
In office 29 March 2005 – 19 February 2007 | |
Prime Minister | Aigars Kalvītis |
Preceded by | Gundars Bojārs |
Succeeded by | Jānis Birks |
Personal details | |
Born | Riga, Latvian SSR | 24 May 1961
Political party | CPSU New Era National Alliance |
Alma mater | Riga Technical University |
He moved from JL to For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK in 2008. Since 2009, Aksenoks is director of the Riga Motor Museum.
References
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