Ron Hayter | |
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Edmonton City Councilor Ward 2 | |
In office 2001–2010 | |
Preceded by | Rose Rosenberger |
Succeeded by | Ward abolished |
Edmonton City Councilor Ward 2 | |
In office 1980–1995 | |
Preceded by | New ward |
Succeeded by | Rose Rosenberger |
Edmonton City Councilor Ward 3 | |
In office 1971–1980 | |
Preceded by | New ward |
Succeeded by | Ward abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Regina, Saskatchewan | July 30, 1936
Died | April 21, 2018 St. Albert, Alberta, Canada | (aged 81)
Spouse | Grace Jacqueline (Jac'y) Bacon Hayter |
Children | Sparkle Hayter Sandra Hayter Nevin Hayter Hudson Hayter |
Occupation | Reporter |
Baseball career |
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Member of the Canadian | |
Baseball Hall of Fame | |
Induction | 2006 |
Ronald John Hayter (July 30, 1936 – April 21, 2018) was the longest-serving city councillor of Edmonton, Alberta, having served since 1971 until 1995, when he stepped down to join the National Parole Board.[1] He returned to council during the 2001 civic election, was re-elected in the 2004 and 2007 civic elections, and retired in 2010. During his tenure, he spearheaded people-friendly development such as the Shaw Convention Center, the LRT, waste recycling programs, preservation of the River Valley wilderness, and promotion of arts, especially sports events that helped turned a modest oil and agriculture city into a world class capital. He was proudest though, of his lifelong efforts to promote the rights of, and create reconciliation with, First Nations communities.[1]