Charles V. Ryan (September 15, 1927 – October 18, 2021) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts, from 1962 to 1968, and again from 2004 to 2008.

[3] His terms in the 1960s occurred during a time of civil unrest and controversial urban renewal projects.

After leaving office he became a prominent attorney and continued to be active in public affairs, serving as a member of the downtown economic development group Springfield Central and leading efforts to successfully defeat attempts to institute casino gambling.

He also led successful efforts to place the privately owned Springfield libraries under public control.

[4] In November 2005, Ryan won reelection defeating the city's School Committee Vice-President, Thomas Ashe.