Weslyn Mather
| Weslyn Mather | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Don Massey |
| Succeeded by | Carl Benito |
| Constituency | Edmonton-Mill Woods |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1945 Lethbridge, Alberta |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Dick Mather |
| Occupation | psychologist, school administrator |
Weslyn Melva Mather is a former provincial politician in the Canadian province of Alberta. She served as a member in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 2004 to 2008 sitting with the Liberal caucus in opposition.
Early life
Weslyn Mather was born in 1945.[1] She married her husband Dick Mather in 1965.[2] She worked as a psychologist and school administrator.
Political career
Mather ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 2004 election as the Liberal candidate in the electoral district of Edmonton-Mill Woods. She won the election defeating Progressive Conservative candidate Naresh Bhardwaj in a hotly contested race.
Mather ran for a second term in office in the 2008 Alberta general election but was defeated by Progressive Conservative candidate Carl Benito.
References
- ↑ http://www.asiantribune.ca/community-events-/1982-weslyn-mather-for-edmonton-mill-woods.html
- ↑ "Biographies of Council Members". City of Edmonton. p. 53. Retrieved April 14, 2010.