James David Macdonald (politician)

James David Macdonald (born 1922) was a politician and lawyer. from Alberta, Canada. He served as an Alderman on Calgary city council from October 24, 1955 to October 22, 1959.

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.[1]

Grand Cayman

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.[2]

References
  1. "Calgary North results 1959 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  2. "Alderman Gallery "M"" (PDF). City of Calgary. p. 1.


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