Helmut Giesbrecht

Helmut Giesbrecht 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.

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.[1] Giesbrecht was defeated by Roger Harris when he ran for reelection in 2001.[2]

Following the 1996 election, an unsuccessful recall campaign was launched against Giesbrecht.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Hon. Helmut Giesbrecht". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  2. ↑ "Electoral History of British Columbia, Supplement, 1987–2001". Elections BC. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Statement of Claim in BC Supreme Court regarding Recall Legislation". British Columbia Civil Liberties Association. Retrieved 2012-02-29.