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Curtis Shaw 13th Mayor of Murray, Utah In office
January 1, 1942 – January 1, 1944Preceded by Gottlieb Berger Succeeded by J. Clifford Hansen Personal details Born March 1, 1888
Union, UtahDied 1944
Murray, UtahSpouse(s) Vinnie Stephensen Children 5 Residence Murray, Utah Curtis L. Shaw was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1942-1943.[1] He was born in Union, Utah March 1, 1888. He was educated in the Fort Union area and was a farmer up to the time he moved to Murray in 1921. He was a general construction contractor since 1908 where he built homes as well as two power plants in Murray and one in Bountiful Canyon.[2] He was a member of the Murray Lions Club for 14 years and was the chapter’s vice president.[3]
His tenure for mayor was noted for his opposition to transforming the city into a city manager form of government. His campaign called referred to such a government as creating a "dictator."[4] He was defeated for re-election and died the year he left office.
References
- ^ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. http://www.murray.utah.gov/index.aspx?NID=375. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ Shaw and Freeze Capture City Posts in Hot Race. Murray Eagle November 6, 1941
- ^ Murray, Lions Name Leaders. Deseret News May 15, 1941
- ^ Curtis L. Shaw Announces for Election as Mayor. Murray Eagle September 25, 1941
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