Rick Chrest is a Canadian politician who was elected mayor of Brandon, Manitoba in the 2014 municipal election defeating incumbent Shari Decter Hirst.[1]
Rick Chrest | |
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32nd Mayor of Brandon | |
In office November 6, 2014 – October 27, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Shari Decter Hirst |
Succeeded by | Jeff Fawcett |
Member of the Brandon City Council | |
In office 1995–2006 | |
Preceded by | Not applicable |
Succeeded by | Not applicable |
Prior to his election as mayor, Chrest served three terms on Brandon City Council for eleven years from 1995 to 2006 for University - Ward 8.[2]
Chrest was acclaimed as mayor for a second term in the 2018 municipal election. This is the first uncontested mayoral race in the Wheat City in 26 years.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Rick Chrest defeats Shari Decter Hirst to be elected Brandon mayor". CBC News. October 22, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ "City of Brandon - The Mayor". City of Brandon. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ Hall, Josh (September 20, 2018). "Brandon mayor acclaimed in first uncontested race in Wheat City in 26 years". CTV News Winnipeg. Retrieved October 27, 2018.