The city of

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held municipal elections on December 7, 1964. Controller Don Reid is elected as mayor, defeating incumbent mayor Charlotte Whitton, who placed third behind broadcaster Frank Ryan.

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Referendums

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(4 elected)

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(2 elected from each ward)

References

*''Ottawa Journal, December 8, 1964'' {{Ottawa elections Municipal elections in Ottawa

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