William Rathie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Rathie

Canadian mayor

Date of Birth: 01-Apr-1914

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Death: 26-Nov-1994

Zodiac Sign: Aries

William George Rathie (April 1, 1914 – November 26, 1994) was a Canadian businessman 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.