Shari Decter Hirst
Encyclopedia
Shari Decter Hirst is a Canadian
politician, who was elected mayor of Brandon
, Manitoba
in the 2010 municipal election
. She is the city's first female mayor.
She was formally sworn into office on November 9, 2010.
Decter Hirst previously ran as a Manitoba New Democratic Party candidate in Brandon West in the 1990 provincial election
, losing to incumbent MLA James McCrae.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
politician, who was elected mayor of Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
in the 2010 municipal election
Manitoba municipal elections, 2010
The Canadian province of Manitoba held municipal elections on October 27, 2010. Election day was on July 23, 2010 for several beach resorts including Winnipeg Beach, Dunnottar and Victoria Beach. Mayors, councillors, and school board trustees were elected....
. She is the city's first female mayor.
She was formally sworn into office on November 9, 2010.
Decter Hirst previously ran as a Manitoba New Democratic Party candidate in Brandon West in the 1990 provincial election
Manitoba general election, 1990
The Manitoba general election of September 11, 1990 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservative Party, which took 30 out of 57 seats...
, losing to incumbent MLA James McCrae.