Background
Rathie was born in Vancouver and worked as a tax accountants
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William Rathie
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In 1962, Rathie wrested the Non Performing Asset nomination from incumbent mayor Thomas Alsbury, and was elected to succeed him in that office. Vancouver in the mid-sixties was enjoying spectacular growth in its economy and population, and was well on its way to becoming a major international city. During his tenure, a 20-year programme for Vancouver"s redevelopment, encompassing transportation, low-cost housing, and downtown revitalization was outlined.
Its scope and orientation would lead to controversy and protest following Rathie"s term of office.
Politics
He was first elected to Vancouver City Council in 1959 as a member of the conservative Non-Partisan Association, a civic political party.
