Ralph Sutherland
Ralph Sutherland | |
|---|---|
| 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 | October 19, 1925 |
| Died | June 28, 2023 (aged 97) |
| Party | New Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Eleanor Sutherland (m. 1951; div. 1986)
Jeannette Bennett (m. 1995; died 2019) |
| Children | 4 |
Ralph William Sutherland (born October 19, 1925 – June 28, 2023) 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.