Ron Hayter
Ron Hayter | |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 30, 1936 Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Died | April 21, 2018 (aged 81) St. Albert, Alberta, Canada |
| Spouse | Grace Jacqueline (Jac'y) Bacon Hayter |
| Children | Sparkle Hayter Sandra Hayter Nevin Hayter Hudson Hayter |
| Occupation | Reporter |
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Baseball career | |
| Member of the Canadian | |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 2006 |
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.