Ralph Sutherland | |
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Ottawa Alderman | |
In office January 1, 1970 – December 31, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Howard Henry and Lloyd Francis |
Succeeded by | Bill Law |
Constituency | Carleton Ward |
Ottawa Controller | |
In office January 1, 1977 – December 1, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Garry Guzzo, Bill Law |
Succeeded by | Board abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Pouce Coupe, British Columbia | October 19, 1925
Died | June 28, 2023 Perth, Ontario | (aged 97)
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Dr. Eleanor Sutherland[1] (m. 1951;[2] div. 1986)[3][4]
Jeannette Bennett (m. 1995; died 2019)[4] |
Children | 4[1] |
Residence(s) | Dawson Creek Edmonton Regina 732 Fraser Avenue, McKellar Park, Ottawa Plevna, Ontario |
Ralph William Sutherland[2] (born October 19, 1925 – June 28, 2023)[4] was a Canadian physician, administrator, professor, politician, forester and author. He served on Ottawa City Council as an alderman from 1970 to 1972 and as a controller from 1977 to 1980. While serving on council, he was sometimes considered the council's conscience, and one of its most intelligent, principled members. A member of the left-wing New Democratic Party, he believed in getting the public involved in municipal affairs. Despite his party affiliation, he had a fiscally conservative streak, garnering a reputation as a 'slasher' during budget meetings.[5]