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Winter of Discontent Ahead for Riga’s New Leadership?

Oct 14, 2009
By Arta Ankrava

REPORT CARD: A running start to this administration’s first three months in office is reflected in popular support among the public. But style over substance will only get you so far. Vice Mayor Ainars Slesers’ (left) heavy hand in joint ventures with private businessmen leave some to wonder his real motives. The two leaders, however, enjoy continued support.
RIGA - October 8 marked the first 100 days of Riga City Council’s new leadership, led by Mayor Nils Usakovs (Harmony Center). The Latvian capital’s official government Web site reports that Usakovs and his team have a 28 percent approval rating from Rigans, which is about twice as much as his predecessor Janis Birks received. Director of social research agency SKDS Arnis Kaktins attributes this support to a considerable change in management style. Unlike previous mayors, Usakovs and the gove ...

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