James East
James East | |
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| Alderman on the Edmonton City Council | |
| In office February 16, 1912 – October 27, 1914 | |
| In office January 1, 1920 – December 9, 1929 | |
| In office November 9, 1932 – November 12, 1936 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 7, 1871 Bolton, Ontario |
| Died | June 23, 1940 (aged 68) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Other political affiliations | United People's League, Labour-Farmer |
| Profession | Prospector |
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James East (October 7, 1871 – June 23, 1940) was a politician and labour activist in Alberta, Canada. He was for a time and the longest-serving alderman in Edmonton's history, and was a defeated candidate at the provincial and federal levels. He was also an ardent monetary reformer.