Helmut Giesbrecht

Helmut Giesbrecht
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Skeena
In office
October 17, 1991 – May 16, 2001
Preceded by Dave Parker
Succeeded by Roger Harris
Mayor of Terrace
In office
December 1981 – December 1985
Terrace Municipal Councillor
In office
December 1976 – December 1981
Personal details
Born (1943-02-18) February 18, 1943
Ukraine
Political party British Columbia New Democratic Party
Spouse(s) Wendy Giesbrecht
Residence Terrace, British Columbia
Occupation Teacher

Helmut Giesbrecht (born February 18, 1943) is an educator and former political figure in British Columbia. He represented Skeena in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1991 to 2001 as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

Giesbrecht was born in Ukraine.[1] He was educated at the University of British Columbia and taught in Terrace, British Columbia for 24 years. Giesbrecht was a member of the municipal council for Terrace, serving as mayor from 1981 to 1985. He was also a member of the executive of the Terrace District's Teachers Union, served as president of the Terrace District Teachers' Association and was a director for the Terrace and District Credit Union. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister responsible for the Public Service and Minister of Transportation and Highways.[2] Giesbrecht was defeated by Roger Harris when he ran for reelection in 2001.[3]

Following the 1996 election, an unsuccessful recall campaign was launched against Giesbrecht.[4][5]

References

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  2. ↑ "Hon. Helmut Giesbrecht". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  3. ↑ "Electoral History of British Columbia, Supplement, 1987–2001" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  4. ↑ Wilson, Judi Tyabji (2002). Daggers unsheathed: the political assassination of Glen Clark. Heritage House Publishing Co. p. 89. ISBN 1-894384-47-4. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
  5. ↑ "Statement of Claim in BC Supreme Court regarding Recall Legislation". British Columbia Civil Liberties Association. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
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