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James David Macdonald (politician)

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James Macdonald


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.

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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.

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.

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