Walter Ward (January 1, 1911 – November 8, 1994) was a member of the New York City Council for a quarter of a century, serving 13 terms from 1968 until 1993.
Ward sold the business in 1971 to devote himself solely to representing the 32nd district of the City Council, which incorporated Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, and the Rockaways.
Towards the end of his tenure, Ward was the oldest member of the legislative body, and had earned the unofficial title "Dean of the Council."
Throughout his 25 years in office, Ward worked ardently for clean beaches and against airplane noise, issues at the heart of his constituency near the coast and around John F. Kennedy International Airport.
In addition to his political activities, Ward served on various community boards and organizations, such as the 101st Precinct Community and Youth Council, the Ozone Howard Little League, and the Wyckoff Heights Hospital Advisory Board.