James David Macdonald (politician)

James David Macdonald (March 15, 1922 – August 20, 1995) was a Canadian politician and lawyer from Alberta. He served as an Alderman on Calgary City Council from October 24, 1955 to October 22, 1959.[1]

Political career

Macdonald ran as a candidate in the 1959 Alberta general election. He ran for the Progressive Conservatives in the electoral district of Calgary North. Macdonald was in a tough race version three MLAs. He finished second in the race taking 26% of the popular vote.[2]

Personal life and death

Macdonald moved himself and his family to Grand Cayman, becoming the first qualified lawyer to live on the island. He wrote the Companies Law to make Grand Cayman a tax haven.[3] He died on August 20, 1995, at the age of 73.[4]

References

1. Personalities Caribbean - Volume 4. Personalities Limited. 1971. p. 235. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
2. "Calgary North results 1959 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
3. "Alderman Gallery "M"" (PDF). City of Calgary. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 11, 2011.
4. "Obituary for James David MACDONALD". Calgary Herald. 23 August 1995. p. 44. Retrieved 24 December 2021.