1910 Calgary municipal election
Election in Alberta, Canada
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The 1910 Calgary municipal election was held on December 12, 1910 to elect a Mayor and twelve Aldermen to sit on the twenty-seventh Calgary City Council from January 2, 1911 to January 2, 1912.[1][2] Nominations closed on December 6, 1910.[3]
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December 12, 1910
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The elected council was the first Calgary City Council to occupy the new Calgary City Hall.[4]
Background
The election was held under multiple non-transferable vote where each elector was able to cast a ballot for the mayor and up to three ballots for separate councillors with a voter's designated ward. Ward 3 Alderman John William Mitchell defeated Ward 4 Alderman and future Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Dr. William Egbert for the position of Mayor. Egbert attributed his loss to disorganization and voted to never again re-enter municipal politics.[5]
The Morning Albertan claimed Jamison's defeat for Commissioner was due to his announcement for the position, his association with Canadian Pacific Railway, the Elbow River powerplant and Clarke's good standing in the public. Egbert's defeat was linked to his association with Jamison and his support for the Elbow River powerplant.[6]
Results
Mayor
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| John William Mitchell | 1,955 | |
| William Egbert | 1,335 | |
Commissioner
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Simon John Clarke | 1,974 | |
| Reuben Rupert Jamieson | 1,309 | |
Councillors
Ward 1
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Adoniram Judson Samis | 616 | |
| Alfred Bruce Cushing | 525 | |
| Magnus Brown | 481 | |
| Charles Pohl | 434 | |
| John Liddle Gibson | 393 | |
| Thomas Hart | 229 | |
| Robert B. Hunt | 207 | |
Ward 2
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Daniel Lathwell | 538 | |
| William Henry Ross | 476 | |
| Donald MacDonald | 446 | |
| Frederick E. Currey | 416 | |
| James Smalley | 321 | |
Ward 3
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Addison Brocklebank | 525 | |
| James Abel Hornby | 486 | |
| Stanley Brown Ramsey | 365 | |
| Milton Ross Wallace | 267 | |
| Edward E. Taylor | 133 | |
| Walter Hallatt | 74 | |
Ward 4
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Clifford Teasdale Jones | 738 | |
| John Goodwin Watson | 701 | |
| James Hay Garden | 614 | |
| Clifford Bernard Reilly | 243 | |
| Joseph Campbell McFarlane | 318 | |
| Joseph Gray Hester | 269 | |
School Boards
Public School Board
- Robert J. Hutchings - acclaimed
- Frederick William Mapson - acclaimed
- James Short - acclaimed
Separate School Board
- P.J. Morrow - acclaimed
- J.G. O'Gara - acclaimed
By-elections
Ward 1 Alderman Adoniram Judson Samis withdrew his seat on January 3, 1911 after technicalities with a mortgage which invalided his candidacy. Samis moved the mortgage into his wife's name and announced his candidacy again.[4] Samis won the by-election against opponent E. Doughty by a total of 621-405.[7] The by-election campaign was spirited, culminating in a fight between candidate Samis and Conrad Pohl, an agent of Doughty two days before the vote.[8]
Ward 2 Alderman William Thomas Daniel Lathwell resigned from City Council which was accepted on March 7, 1911, owing to pressure from local business groups and lack of time.[9][10] Harold William Hounsfield Riley was acclaimed at close of nominations on March 20, 1911 as Alderman.[11]