James L. McIntyre
James Lloyd McIntyre (July 12, 1926 - February 11, 2015) was the 17th mayor of the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. During his three terms from 1960 to 1964, he helped lead a period of transition for the city, including securing the location and construction of the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, de-industrialization of the downtown waterfront, waste water treatment, and amalgamation of Korah and Tarentorus townships into the city.
James McIntyre | |
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| 17th Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | |
| In office January 1, 1960 – December 31, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Harry |
| Succeeded by | Alexander C. Harry |
| Alderman, Ward 1 | |
| In office January 1, 1958 – December 31, 1959 | |
| Chair of the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority | |
| In office November 2014 – February 11, 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Lloyd McIntyre July 12, 1926 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Died | February 11, 2015 (aged 88) Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canada |
| Spouse | Mary Gallivan |
| Children | 6 |
Prior to being elected mayor, he served as a city alderman for Ward 1 from 1958 to 1959. After leaving municipal politics in 1964, McIntyre continued to be involved in civic affairs serving as chair of the police commission, the board of the Sault General Hospital and the District Health Council. He also served on the board of the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority for over fifty years, including as chair of the board from 2014 until his death in 2015. He was chosen to serve on provincial and federal task forces, including negotiations on self-government for Canada's First Nations. He was a recipient of the City of Sault Ste. Marie's Medal of Merit in 1988 for his "outstanding contributions" to the city.
McIntyre died on February 11, 2015, the result of an accident in downtown Sault Ste. Marie.