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Rick Chrest

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Rick Chrest
32nd Mayor of Brandon
In office
November 6, 2014 – October 27, 2022
Preceded byShari Decter Hirst
Succeeded byJeff Fawcett
Member of the Brandon City Council
In office
1995–2006
Preceded byNot applicable
Succeeded byNot applicable

Rick Chrest is a Canadian politician who was elected mayor of Brandon, Manitoba in the 2014 municipal election defeating incumbent Shari Decter Hirst.[1]

Prior to his election as mayor, Chrest served three terms on Brandon City Council for eleven years from 1995 to 2006 for University - Ward 8.[2]

Chrest was acclaimed as mayor for a second term in the 2018 municipal election. This is the first uncontested mayoral race in the Wheat City in 26 years.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Rick Chrest defeats Shari Decter Hirst to be elected Brandon mayor". CBC News. October 22, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  2. ^ "City of Brandon - The Mayor". City of Brandon. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  3. ^ Hall, Josh (September 20, 2018). "Brandon mayor acclaimed in first uncontested race in Wheat City in 26 years". CTV News Winnipeg. Retrieved October 27, 2018.