Lou Ritter | |
|---|---|
| 38th Mayor of Jacksonville | |
| In office 1965–1967 | |
| Preceded by | W. Haydon Burns |
| Succeeded by | Hans Tanzler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1925 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Died | April 9, 2010 (aged 84) Palm Valley, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Judie Ritter |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
Louis Hampton Ritter (September 27, 1925 – April 9, 2010) was an American politician and lobbyist. He served as mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, from 1965 until 1967. A Democrat, he assumed office when W. Haydon Burns, mayor since 1949, resigned to become Governor of Florida. He was the last mayor to serve his entire term before the city was consolidated with the Duval County government.