Walter Ward (politician)

Walter Ward (1911–1994) was a member of the New York City Council for a quarter of a century, serving 13 terms from 1968 until 1993. Ward, who took courses at the Dale Carnegie Institute, was the owner of the Ward Advertising Company, which specialized in outdoor signs. Ward sold the business in 1971 to devote himself solely to representing the 32nd Legislative District, which incorporated Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, and the Rockaways. Towards the end of his tenure, Ward was the oldest member of the legislative body, and had earned the unofficial title "Dean of the Council."

Walter Ward
Member of the New York City Council from the 32nd District
In office
1968–1993
Preceded byNoach Dear
Succeeded byAlfonso C. Stabile
ConstituencyQueens: Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, Lindenwood, Broad Channel and the Rockaways
Personal details
Born(1911-01-01)January 1, 1911
DiedNovember 8, 1994(1994-11-08) (aged 83)
Queens, NY,
Political partyDemocratic Party
Children1
ResidenceHoward Beach, New York

Throughout his 25 years in office, Ward worked ardently for clean beaches and against airplane noise, issues at the heart of his constituency near the coast and around John F. Kennedy International Airport. Ward became chairman of the City Council Committee of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and a member of the Council's General Welfare Committee. Ward also cast one of the deciding electoral votes for President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) after being named a Democratic elector for New York State in the 1960 presidential election. Ward continued to be involved in Democratic politics until his death, serving as Democratic District Leader in Queens after being defeated in the 1993 City Council election.

In addition to his political activities, Ward served on various community boards and organizations, such as the 101st Precinct Community and Youth Council, the Ozone Howard Little League, and the Wyckoff Heights Hospital Advisory Board. Ward died on November 8, 1994, at the age of 83.

PS 232 in Lindenwood and the playground for PS 207 in Rockwood Park have been named in his honor.

Political offices
Preceded by
John J. Santucci
New York City Council, 17th District
19681973
Succeeded by
Archie Spigner
Preceded by
Donald Manes
New York City Council, 15th District
19741991
Succeeded by
Jose Rivera
Preceded by
Noach Dear
New York City Council, 32nd District
19921993
Succeeded by
Al C. Stabile
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