Allan Lamport
Allan Austin Lamport, CM (April 4, 1903 – November 18, 1999) was mayor of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from 1951 to 1954. Known as "Lampy", his most notable achievement was his opposition to Toronto's Blue laws which banned virtually any activities on Sundays. Lamport fought to allow professional sporting activities on Sundays. He won the 1954 election, but resigned after six months to become vice-chairman (later chairman) of the newly formed Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Lamport later returned to City Council and made headlines for his opposition to Yorkville's hippies in the late 1960s.
Allan Lamport | |
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Lamport, c. 1938 | |
| 50th Mayor of Toronto | |
| In office 1951–1954 | |
| Preceded by | Hiram McCallum |
| Succeeded by | Leslie Saunders |
| Toronto Ward 3 Alderman | |
| In office 1946-1948 | |
| Toronto Board of Control | |
| In office 1949-1950, 1935-1937 | |
| Succeeded by | William Dennison |
| MPP for St. David | |
| In office 1937–1943 | |
| Preceded by | Wilfrid Heighington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Allan Austin Lamport April 3, 1903 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | November 18, 1999 (aged 96) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
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