Ross Hall (politician)
Ross Hall | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1975–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Welch |
| Succeeded by | Philip Andrewes |
| Constituency | Lincoln |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1925 Toronto, Ontario |
| Died | October 11, 1999 (aged 74) Grimsby, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Alison Jeffries |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Eric Ross Hall (May 5, 1925 – October 11, 1999) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1975 to 1981 who represented the riding of Lincoln. From 1982 to 1988 he was mayor of Grimsby, Ontario and regional councillor in Niagara.
Background
Hall was born in
Canadian Thanksgiving Day, 1999.[3]
Politics
In the
Niagara peninsula riding of Lincoln. He defeated Progressive Conservative candidate Paul Prince by 1,094 votes.[4] He was re-elected in 1977.[5] In 1981 he was challenged by PC candidate Philip Andrewes and narrowly defeated by 333 votes.[6]
During his time in office he served as housing critic and was chair of the Liberal caucus.[1]
After his defeat he wanted to retire from politics but was persuaded to stand for Mayor of Grimsby in 1982. He defeated incumbent Robert Arkell.[7] He served for six years and retired in 1988.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Pearson, Kali (October 13, 1999). "Obituaries: Ross Hall, 75, served as MPP, Grimsby mayor". Toronto Star. p. 1.
- ^ The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. Gale Canada. 1979. p. 770.
- ^ "Deaths". The Globe and Mail. October 13, 1999. p. A20.
- ^ "Table of vote results for all Ontario ridings". The Globe and Mail. September 19, 1975. p. C12.
- ^ "Ontario provincial election results riding by riding". The Globe and Mail. June 10, 1977. p. D9.
- ^ Canadian Press (March 20, 1981). "Winds of change, sea of security". The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario. p. 22.
- ^ Platiel, Rudy (November 9, 1982). "Voters prefer familiar faces in hard times". The Globe and Mail. p. P1.