Sharon Gaetz speaking at the University of the Fraser Valley in 2013
Born
North Vancouver
Nationality
Canadian
Occupations
Politician
Pastor
Spouse
James Francis Gaetz
Children
2
Mayor of Chilliwack
In office December 1, 2008 – November 6, 2018
Preceded by
Clint Hames
Succeeded by
Ken Popove
City Councillor
In office 1996–2008
Sharon L. Gaetz is a former mayor of the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. She was first elected to that office in the 2008 election and served three consecutive terms.[1] In 2018, she lost to incumbent city councillor Ken Popove whilst seeking a fourth term.[2] She remains the only woman in the city's history elected to the office of mayor. She previously served twelve years as a city councillor, during which time she served as acting mayor.[3] Mayor Gaetz also served as director of the Fraser Valley Regional District.[4] She was not affiliated with any political party whilst in public office. She described herself as a “fiscal conservative with a strong social conscience” politically.[5]
In 2007, then-Councillor Gaetz presented information about cannabis cultivation to Chilliwack's social issues advisory committee.[6] Also that year, she supported the densification of the city through the construction of an apartment building containing 71 units.[7]
^"Gaetz Chilliwack's new first lady". The Province. November 16, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
^"2018 Election Results". City of Chilliwack. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
^Gawdin, Sarah (22 October 2018). "Sharon Gaetz lost in Chilliwack's mayoral election, but is 'grateful for the 22 years the city gave me.'". Chilliwack Progress. Black Press Media. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
^Paul J. Henderson (June 27, 2013). "'Heated' debate at FVRD meeting". Chilliwack Times. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
^Henderson, Paul (29 August 2018). "Chilliwack mayor says she's running for re-election". Chilliwack Progress. Black Press Media. Chilliwack Progress. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
^"Social forum exams solutions". Chilliwack Times. November 16, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
^"Denser, but at what cost?". Chilliwack Times. November 16, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
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