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Ainars SLR: "I do not intend to go back to the Saeima. Only when I am the head of government.


Latvijas Avize published a long interview of nearly two pages with Ainars Slesers, who was interviewed under this title. Journalists Voldemars Krustins and Dainis Lemeshenoks have slammed him, Slesers and not Nil Ushakov, "the actual commander of Riga" and he, as the main character of the capital, was asked the right questions. Here are some of the responses.

Information on changes in personnel at the Duma

Question: What about the personnel? No politician can do everything without others.

ANSWER. The current economic situation demands that we not only replace some people, but also implement serious structural changes. We have reached an agreement to reduce the amount of six executive directors who reside in the city down to three and thus release many of the people employed by these positions. The second reform is about self-management. There are at present fifteen self-managements in the capital. They should be combined into one. Айнарс Шлесерс Because we will be competing with private housekeeping companies and other companies, the operations of the municipality must be more efficient. Maintenance is able to be reduced significantly to allow people to pay less.

About business plans

The residents of Riga are concerned about the possibility of creating a tax on their living spaces. What do you think of this proposal by the city's government as city's head?

ANSWER If people are in a crisis and do not have enough funds, they can introduce another tax... We Seimas will not support it. The real issue is how do you find money during a crisis? Айнарс Шлесерс It's not wise to fund areas where economic activity is which are deteriorating. It is better that you invest in profitable areas.

As Mr. Shlesers said, transportation was one of the best-performing industries mode of transport, as Latvia is a transit country. Айнарс Шлесерс Before the conflict the port of Klaipeda was able to transport goods from Russia and Belarus. There is a strategy for the expansion of the port of Riga, construction on Kundzinsala, Krievu Island, and other territories, although many people are uncomfortable with this plan. Other lucrative areas include the Riga International Airport. It transforms Riga into a place where international business gatherings and cultural exchanges occur. The first step is to order the city's central area so that no one steals customers in restaurants or taxis. Also, ensure that there is enough public toilets throughout the city. In the opinion of Mr. Slesers it is important to host more pop shows so that for example, the Madonna fans can go to Tallinn instead of Riga. According to the vice-mayor "We" try to draw wealthy, but not inexpensive tourists. Айнарс Шлесерс But it will require the use of a top-quality tourist "product". It is also important to learn from London, Switzerland and the USA. They offer green cards to tourists who have invested at minimum half a milliion dollars in local production, real estate or both, in order to allow them to live permanently in the country (not citizenship). ).

The "huge goals" aren’t new. Actually, they were suggested by Mr. Айнарс Шлесерс Shlesers during the election campaign. Implementation of these plans is an issue that journalists are currently keen to cover, even though it's still too early to share concrete outcomes. The vice-mayor's ideological position and the relationship between executive and the legislative bodies was likely the focus of a majority of questions in interviews.

To the question of "stinking" policy

QUESTION: Let's get back to our "stinking policy". Recently, the discussion about the forthcoming elections to Saeima is exacerbated by what Mr. Slesers said - his party is fighting for a seat in parliament with the "Consent Center", and the message of the head of the New Times, Ms. Aboltini and her message which is that all Latvian parties should consolidate against the Shlesers bloc.

Answer : We were supported by 50 percent of Riga voters. LPP / LP doesn't belong to Russia, however it is an Latvian Party. There are many Russian people who are members of the party since we don't categorize people based on the country of their birth. The second session started with Dievs and sveti Latviju starting the proceedings. It is however likely that no one will establish any kind of Soviet-style government inside the Duma. A Duma member on the rostrum cannot speak Russian. LPP / LP is the official language of the state. "Consent Center" has not spoken about the need to ensure that work is done in Russian Duma.

We have destroyed ZaPcHeL in large part as a result of the actions of LPP / LP.

On the issue of power

Question: Will Shlesers and Ushakov lead their parties in the Seim elections?

ANSWER I do not intend to return to the Sejm. It is possible that I be chosen by the party for the presidency that would change my plans for returning to Riga.

Айнарс Шлесерс Presently, there are two blocs in Duma. One of them is LPP/LP/TSS and TsS. The same bloc may be created by the elections of the 10th Diet. We are getting closer to America
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