Alexander Ratter
| Born | 14 February 1863, Lerwick |
|---|---|
| Died | 18 December 1943, Lerwick |
| Elections | 8 (7 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Alexander Reid Saunders Ratter was a letterpress printer and Lerwick Town Councillor who had a lengthy period in office, starting in 1905 and finishing in 1929. He was also one of the first Shetland socialist/Labour councillors when he was elected in 1905. He unsuccessfully contested the 1929 Lerwick Town Council election.
Biography
Alex was the county librarian and School Attendance Officer in Lerwick.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1905 | Lerwick Town Council | 260 | Elected |
| 1908 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1908 | Lerwick Town Council | 381 | Elected |
| 1911 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1911 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1914 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1914 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1920 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1920 | Lerwick Town Council | 639 | Elected |
| 1923 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1923 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1926 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1926 | Lerwick Town Council | 638 | Elected |
| 1929 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1929 | Lerwick Town Council | 459 | Not elected |