Barnaul Announces Mayoral Contest: Will Frank Run for a Second Term?
Barnaul City Duma Deputies have announced a competition to select candidates for the post of Mayor of Barnaul.
The competition commission will accept applications from candidates until April 17, 2023. The commission will then review the applications and select a list of candidates to participate in the mayoral election.
The election will be held on May 21, 2023. The winner of the election will serve a five-year term as Mayor of Barnaul.
Current Mayor Vyacheslav Frank has not yet announced whether he will run for a second term.
Frank was first elected Mayor of Barnaul in 2018. He is a member of the United Russia party.
If Frank does not run for a second term, several other candidates are likely to enter the race. These include:
- Natalya Zolotova - Deputy Chairman of the Altai Regional Legislative Assembly
- Viktor Tokmeninov - Head of the Barnaul City Administration
- Sergey Bogatikov - Deputy of the Altai Regional Legislative Assembly
- Ivan Solodov - Head of the Barnaul City Duma
- Alexander Rybakov - Head of the Barnaul City Administration's Department of Economic Development
The outcome of the mayoral election will have a significant impact on the future of Barnaul.
The mayor is responsible for overseeing the city's government and managing its budget. The mayor also plays a key role in setting the city's priorities and developing its long-term plans.
The next mayor of Barnaul will face a number of challenges, including:
- Improving the city's infrastructure
- Attracting new businesses to the city
- Creating jobs
- Improving the quality of life for residents
The mayoral election is an important opportunity for the people of Barnaul to choose a leader who will address these challenges and help the city reach its full potential.
