- EDUCATION
- 1983–1988 – University of Latvia, Department of Management and Economic Information, economist’s qualification
- 1977–1980 – Valmiera Secondary School No.4, Certificate of General Secondary Education
- 1969 –1977 – Ķirbiži Elementary School
- WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Since 14 December 2022 – Minister for the Interior of the Republic of Latvia
- 11 November 2022 –13 December 2022 – Member of 14th Saeima
- November 2018 – November 2022 – Member of 13th Saeima, Chairman of National Security Committee
- February 2016 – January 2019 – Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia
- November 2014 – February 2016 – Member of 12th Saeima, Chairman of Sustainable Development Committee
- September 2013 – February 2016 – Latvian Large Cities’ Association, Executive Director
- June 2014 – November 2014 – Member of 11th Saeima
- February 2012 – August 2013 – Latvian Large Cities’ Association, Deputy Executive Director
- November 2011 – January 2012 – Latvian Large Cities’ Association, Advisor
- October 2010 – November 2011 – Member of 10th Saeima
- October 2006 – October 2010 – Member of 9th Saeima
- December 2004 – November 2006 – Minister for Regional Development and Local Governments
- 2003 –2004 – Member of 8th Saeima
- 1998 –2003 – Valmiera City Council, Chairman
- 1997 –1998 –"Apgāds" Ltd, Director
- 1996–1997 – Valmiera City Council, Chairman
- 1994–1996 – "Apgāds" Ltd, Director
- 1994–1996 – Valmiera District Council, Chairman
- 1991–1994 – "Apgāds" Ltd, Deputy Director
- 1987–1991 – Housing Facilities and Public Utilities of Valmiera District, economist
- 1984–1987 – Latvia Fire-Fighting Equipment Plant, senior accountant
- 1980–1981 – Valmiera City Council, Finance Division, economist