William Rathie
William Rathie | |
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30th Mayor of Vancouver | |
In office 1963–1966 | |
Preceded by | A. Thomas Alsbury |
Succeeded by | Tom Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | William George Rathie (1914-04-01)April 1, 1914 Vancouver, British Columbia |
Died | November 26, 1994(1994-11-26) (aged 80) |
Political party | Non-Partisan Association |
Profession | Accountant |
William George Rathie (April 1, 1914 – November 26, 1994) was a Canadian accountant and politician. He was the 30th mayor of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, serving from 1963 through 1966.[1]
Rathie was born in Vancouver and worked as a tax accountant. He was first elected to Vancouver City Council in 1959 as a member of the Non-Partisan Association, a civic political party. In 1962, Rathie wrested the NPA nomination from incumbent mayor Thomas Alsbury, and was elected to succeed him in that office.
Vancouver in the mid-sixties was enjoying spectacular growth in its economy and population, and was well on its way to becoming a major international city. During his tenure, a 20-year programme for Vancouver's redevelopment, encompassing transportation, low-cost housing, and downtown revitalization was outlined. Its scope and orientation would lead to controversy and protest following Rathie's term of office.
References
- ^ Douglas, Todd. The Mayors of Vancouver: A lively history. Vancouver Sun
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