He was elected Mayor of Sofia in 1995 .
He was served in this position , being re-elected twice - in 1999 and 2003 , until 2005 when he resigned to become a parliamentary deputy .
He was elected Mayor of Sofia in 1995 and served in this position , being re-elected twice - in 1999 and 2003 , until 2005 when he resigned to become a parliamentary deputy .