Curtis Shaw

Curtis Shaw
13th Mayor of Murray, Utah
In office January 1, 1942 – January 1, 1944
Preceded by	Gottlieb Berger
Succeeded by	J. Clifford Hansen
Personal details
Born	March 1, 1888 Union, Utah
Died	1944 Murray, Utah
Spouse(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

1. ^ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. http://www.murray.utah.gov/index.aspx?NID=375. Retrieved 13 April 2010. 
2. ^ Shaw and Freeze Capture City Posts in Hot Race. Murray Eagle November 6, 1941
3. ^ Murray, Lions Name Leaders. Deseret News May 15, 1941
4. ^ Curtis L. Shaw Announces for Election as Mayor. Murray Eagle September 25, 1941

Persondata
Name	Shaw, Curtis L.
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	March 1, 1888
Place of birth	Union, Utah
Date of death	1944
Place of death	Murray, Utah

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