Thomas McIntosh (politician)

Thomas McIntosh
Thomas McIntosh in 1967
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 5th district
In office January 5, 1959 – January 3, 1972
Preceded by	Raymond Pace Alexander
Succeeded by	Ethel D. Allen
Personal details
Born	Thomas McIntosh (1921-05-11)May 11, 1921 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	October 4, 2005(2005-10-04) (aged 84) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place	Ivy Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Marjorie Osborne ​ (m. 1950)​
Children	6
Occupation	Politician

Thomas McIntosh (May 11, 1921 – October 4, 2005) was a Democratic politician from Philadelphia who served as a member of the Philadelphia City Council for three terms, from his initial election in 1959 until his defeat in 1972. Born and raised in North Philadelphia, he attended Temple University and Lincoln University before being drafted to the military during World War II. He became involved in politics, and became a committeeman in the 29th ward. When Raymond Pace Alexander retired from the 5th municipal district, McIntosh was selected to replace him.

As a member of the city council, McIntosh opposed minority set-asides in city hiring and questioned the polices use of excessive force against minorities. In 1968, he became chairman of the council's Appropriations Committee. By 1970, he was considered a member of the "triumvirate" that controlled City Council. He lost re-election in 1971, and later worked as the director of the Office of Consumer Affairs and the head of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. McIntosh died on October 4, 2005. He was buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery.