[2] He graduated from the Tukums Rainis Gymnasium in 2004 and obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Latvia, specializing in municipal organization.

[6] He is one of the authors behind the Ū vitamīns initiative, aiming to provide free drinking water in cafes, restaurants and other public places.

[10] On 2 October 2020 Staķis was elected Mayor, leading a broad coalition consisting of Development/For!, The Progressives, New Unity, the National Alliance, the Latvian Association of Regions and the New Conservative Party.

Staķis accused the Minister for Environmental Protection and Regional Development Artūrs Toms Plešs of lobbying to the casino industry, which led him vetoing the law.

[12] On 9 January 2024, Staķis joined the Progressives party, having previously worked together with them in his coalition administration[13] and from its list will be candidates in the 2024 European Parliament elections.