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
Died	October 9, 2020(2020-10-09) (aged 77) Terrace, British Columbia
Political party	British Columbia New Democratic Party
Spouse	Wendy Giesbrecht
Occupation	Teacher

Helmut Giesbrecht (February 18, 1943 – October 9, 2020)^[1] was an educator and 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.

Career

Giesbrecht was born in Ukraine.^[2] He was educated at the University of British Columbia and taught in Terrace, British Columbia for 24 years. Giesbrecht was a member of the Terrace City Council, 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 (1999 to 2000) and Minister of Transportation and Highways (2001).^[3] Giesbrecht was defeated by Roger Harris when he ran for re-election in 2001.^[4]

Following the 1996 election, an unsuccessful recall campaign was launched against Giesbrecht.^[5][6]

Giesbrecht died on October 9, 2020, aged 77.^[1]

References

1. "Former Skeena MLA passes away". Terrace Standard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
2. The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. P. G. Normandin. 1997. ISBN 9781896413433.
3. "Hon. Helmut Giesbrecht". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
4. "Electoral History of British Columbia, Supplement, 1987–2001" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved February 18, 2012.
5. Wilson, Judi Tyabji (2002). Daggers unsheathed: the political assassination of Glen Clark. Heritage House Publishing Co. p. 89. ISBN 1-894384-47-4. Retrieved February 29, 2012.
6. "Statement of Claim in BC Supreme Court regarding Recall Legislation". British Columbia Civil Liberties Association. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012.

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