| William Rathie | |
| Order: | 30th Mayor of Vancouver |
| Term Start: | 1963 |
| Term End: | 1966 |
| Predecessor: | A. Thomas Alsbury |
| Successor: | Tom Campbell |
| Birth Name: | William George Rathie |
| Birth Date: | 1 April 1914 |
| Birth Place: | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Party: | Non-Partisan Association |
| Profession: | Accountant |
William George Rathie (April 1, 1914 - November 26, 1994) was a Canadian accountant and politician. He was the 30th mayor of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, serving from 1963 through 1966.[1]
Rathie was born in Vancouver and worked as a tax accountant. He was first elected to Vancouver City Council in 1959 as a member of the Non-Partisan Association, a civic political party. In 1962, Rathie wrested the NPA nomination from incumbent mayor Thomas Alsbury, and was elected to succeed him in that office.
Vancouver in the mid-sixties was enjoying spectacular growth in its economy and population, and was well on its way to becoming a major international city. During his tenure, a 20-year programme for Vancouver's redevelopment, encompassing transportation, low-cost housing, and downtown revitalization was outlined. Its scope and orientation would lead to controversy and protest following Rathie's term of office.