Ron Hayter

Ron Hayter
Edmonton City Councilor Ward 2
In office
2001–2010
Preceded byRose Rosenberger
Succeeded byWard abolished
Edmonton City Councilor Ward 2
In office
1980–1995
Preceded byNew ward
Succeeded byRose Rosenberger
Edmonton City Councilor Ward 3
In office
1971–1980
Preceded byNew ward
Succeeded byWard abolished
Personal details
Born(1936-07-30)July 30, 1936
Regina, Saskatchewan
DiedApril 21, 2018(2018-04-21) (aged 81)
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
SpouseGrace Jacqueline (Jac'y) Bacon Hayter
ChildrenSparkle Hayter
Sandra Hayter
Nevin Hayter
Hudson Hayter
OccupationReporter

Baseball career
Member of the Canadian
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction2006

Ronald John Hayter (July 30, 1936 – April 21, 2018) served as city councilor of Edmonton, Alberta, from 1971 until 1995. Hayter stepped down from the council in 1995 to join the National Parole Board. In the 2001 municipal election, Hayter returned to the council and was re-elected in both 2004 and 2007 before retiring in 2010. Hayter served eleven terms totaling thirty-three years, making Hayter Edmonton's longest serving councilor. He served under eight mayors and with 68 other councilors. During his tenure, he spearheaded the Shaw Convention Center, the Light Rail Transit system, waste recycling programs, the preservation of the River Valley wilderness area, and the promotion of arts. He was proud of his lifelong efforts to promote the rights of and create reconciliation with the First Nations communities.