Sharon Gaetz

Sharon L. Gaetz is the first woman elected mayor of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. She had previously served as acting mayor prior to being elected.[1] Mayor Gaetz also served as director for the Fraser Valley Regional District.[2] She was elected mayor during the 2008 British Columbia municipal elections.[3] In 2018, she lost to incumbent city councilor Ken Popove whilst seeking a fourth term.[4]

Honourable
Sharon L. Gaetz
Sharon Gaetz speaking at the University of the Fraser Valley in 2013
Mayor of Chilliwack, British Columbia
In office
December 1, 2008 – November 6, 2018
Preceded byClint Hames
Succeeded byKen Popove
Personal details
Nationality Canada
SpouseJim Gaetz
ResidenceChilliwack
OccupationPolitician
Pastor

In 2007, then-Councillor Gaetz presented information about cannabis cultivation to Chilliwack's social issues advisory committee.[5] Also that year, she supported the densification of the city through the construction of an apartment building containing 71 units.[6]

Before entering politics, Mayor Gaetz was a pastor at the Southside Church in Chilliwack.[7]

Family

Gaetz and her husband, Jim, have a son, and two grandchildren.[8]

References
  1. "Tax rate will climb almost four per cent". Chilliwack Times. April 29, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  2. Paul J. Henderson (June 27, 2013). "'Heated' debate at FVRD meeting". Chilliwack Times. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  3. "Gaetz Chilliwack's new first lady". The Province. November 16, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  4. "2018 Election Results". City of Chilliwack. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  5. "Social forum exams solutions". Chilliwack Times. November 16, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  6. "Denser, but at what cost?". Chilliwack Times. November 16, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  7. Jennifer Feinberg (June 27, 2013). "Loss of Minter Gardens lamented by Chilliwack leaders". Chilliwack Progress. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  8. "Sharon Gaetz lost in Chilliwack's mayoral election, but is 'grateful for the 22 years the city gave me.'". Chilliwack Progress. 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
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