the 2001 election, Ryan's main issues were related to regional policy. He wanted to introduce subsidies for local stores in rural areas, and equal price throughout the country for power line component in the electrical prices. Other issues were increased funding for schools, increasing the progressivity of taxation and making a two-tier system for taxes on electricity. After being elected, Ryan worked to establish public service offices, and wanted to force state agencies to participate in these. He also called for a separate Minister of Rural Affairs. Election results Municipal elections County elections Parliamentary elections In the 1993 and 1997, Ryan was third and second candidate on the lists. For the 2001 and 2005 elections, he was the top candidate. References 1956 births Living people People from Overhalla Socialist Left Party (Norway) politicians Members of the Storting Mayors of places in Nord-Trøndelag Heads of schools in Norway County governors of Norway 21st-century Norwegian politicians