Ralph Luther Criswell | |
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 Chriswell in 1927 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 7th district | |
| In office July 1, 1925 – June 30, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Howard W. Davis |
| President of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 5, 1921 – July 1, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Boyle Workman |
| Succeeded by | Boyle Workman |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the at-large district | |
| In office July 1, 1917 – June 30, 1925 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1861 Rushville, Illinois |
| Died | November 17, 1947 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Socialist (until 1917) Republican (from 1917) |
Ralph Luther Criswell (October 12, 1861 – November 17, 1947) was a member of the Los Angeles City Council for ten years in the early 20th century. He then became a special agent, or lobbyist, for the Colorado River Project that brought water to Southern California.