Annika Billström

Swedish politician and mayor of Stockholm

Annika Billström - Swedish politician and mayor of Stockholm
Born

April 7th, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Sweden

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Served as the 16th Mayor of Stockholm from 2002 to 2006. Engaged in various political roles within the Swedish Social Democratic Party. Influenced housing policies and urban development initiatives during tenure as mayor. Contributed to efforts focused on sustainability and enhancing public transportation.

Served as the 16th Mayor of Stockholm

Promoted sustainability initiatives in Stockholm

Enhanced public transportation systems

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