Ivi Eenmaa facts for kids
Ivi Eenmaa was born on June 2, 1943. She is an important Estonian politician. She has held many key roles in her country. These roles include leading a national library and serving as a mayor. She also became a member of the Estonian Parliament.
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Starting in Public Service
Ivi Eenmaa began her career in public service. From 1993 to 1997, she was the head of the Estonian National Library. This library is a very important place. It collects and keeps all the books, newspapers, and other writings from Estonia. Being the head means she was in charge of this big and important national collection.
Moving into Politics
After her time at the library, Ivi Eenmaa decided to enter politics. This means she chose to work in government. She joined a political group called the Estonian Coalition Party. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how to run a country.
Becoming a Mayor
Ivi Eenmaa became a mayor in two different cities. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They help make decisions about how the city is run.
Mayor of Tallinn
From 1997 to 1999, Ivi Eenmaa was the mayor of Tallinn. Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia. This was a very special role. She was the first, and so far, the only woman to be the mayor of Tallinn. This was a big step for women in Estonian politics.
Mayor of Võru
Later, Ivi Eenmaa joined a different political group. This group was called the Estonian Reform Party. In 2005, she became the mayor of another city, Võru. She continued to serve the public in this new role.
Serving in Parliament
In 2007, Ivi Eenmaa was elected to the Riigikogu. The Riigikogu is the name for the Estonian Parliament. The Parliament is where laws are made for the whole country. When she joined the Riigikogu, she left her position as mayor of Võru. She continued to serve her country by helping to create new laws and policies.
Ivi Eenmaa has had a long and active career in public service and politics in Estonia.
