George Sharpe (politician) explained

George Edward Sharpe
Order:36th Mayor of Winnipeg
Term Start:1955
Term End:1956
Predecessor:Garnet Coulter
Successor:Stephen Juba
Birth Date:1908 11, df=y[1]
Birth Place:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Death Date:[2]
Death Place:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

George Edward Sharpe (6 November 1908 – 20 November 1985) was a Canadian politician who served as an alderman and the 36th Mayor of Winnipeg.

He became a Winnipeg alderman in 1946 and served in that role until his election as Mayor for 1955 and 1956.[3]

Sharpe's significant accomplishment as Mayor was the elimination of the city's streetcar service in September 1955, in the belief that "another big step has been taken in the progress of our city."[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Memorable Manitobans: George Edward Sharpe (1908–1985).
  2. News: George Edward Sharpe / Winnipeg ex-mayor was also alderman . . 21 November 1985 . The Canadian Press . The Canadian Press . A22 . Aged 78 at death.
  3. http://www.winnipeg.ca/Services/CityLife/HistoryOfWinnipeg/MayorsPastPresent.stm City Government / Mayors, Past and Present at City of Winnipeg
  4. News: Winnipeg's last streetcar rolls into history . 25 September 1955 . 2009-01-02 . .