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'''William George Rathie''' (April 1, 1914 – November 26, 1994) was the 30th mayor of the city of [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], |
'''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. |
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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 |
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 [[A. Thomas Alsbury|Thomas Alsbury]], and was elected to succeed him in that office. |
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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. |
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. |
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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 April 1, 1914 Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Died | November 26, 1994 (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.
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.
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