Walter Ward (politician)

Walter Ward
Member of the New York City Council
In office April 10, 1968 – December 31, 1993
Preceded by	John J. Santucci
Succeeded by	Alfonso C. Stabile
Constituency	17th district (1968–1969) 32nd district (1969–1991) 32nd district (1991–1993)
Personal details
Born	(1911-01-01)January 1, 1911
Died	November 8, 1994(1994-11-08) (aged 83) Howard Beach, New York

Walter Ward (January 1, 1911 – November 8, 1994) was a member of the

. Towards the end of his tenure, Ward was the oldest member of the legislative body, and had earned the unofficial title "Dean of the Council."

Throughout his 25 years in office, Ward worked ardently for clean beaches and against airplane noise, issues at the heart of his constituency near the coast and around

after being defeated in the 1993 City Council election.

In addition to his political activities, Ward served on various community boards and organizations, such as the 101st Precinct Community and Youth Council, the Ozone Howard Little League, and the Wyckoff Heights Hospital Advisory Board. Ward died of cancer on November 8, 1994, at the age of 83.[1]

PS 232 in

have been named in his honor.

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Political offices
Preceded by John J. Santucci	New York City Council, 17th district 1968–1973	Succeeded by Archie Spigner
Preceded by Donald Manes	New York City Council, 15th district 1974–1991	Succeeded by Jose Rivera
Preceded by Noach Dear	New York City Council, 32nd district 1992–1993	Succeeded by Al C. Stabile