Richard Fabian Stang (born 19 August 1955) is a Norwegian lawyer and a politician for the Conservative Party."Former Oslo mayor fights off depression" Views and News from Norway, 29 September 2016 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 and entrepreneur Thomas Stang.
Career Stang was first elected Mayor of Oslo in 2007, and reelected in 2011.
In 2012 Stang spoke out in favour of increased immigration."Oslo mayor welcomes immigrant boom". The Local, 14 March 2012
Stang is a supporter of subsidies and perks for electric cars in the city."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
In 2015 Stang lost the mayoral election to Socialist Marianne Borgen."Socialist Marianne Borgen Becomes Oslo’s New Mayor". The Nordic Page, 17 October 2015
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