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 February 19, 1944(1944-02-19) (aged 55)[1]
Los Angeles County, California
Spouse(s) Vinnie Stephensen
Children 5
Residence Murray, Utah

Curtis L. Shaw (March 1, 1888 – February 19, 1944) was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1942-1943.[2] 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.[3] He was a member of the Murray Lions Club for 14 years and was the chapter’s vice president.[4]

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."[5] He was defeated for re-election and died the year he left office.

References

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  2. ↑ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
  3. ↑ Shaw and Freeze Capture City Posts in Hot Race. Murray Eagle November 6, 1941
  4. ↑ Murray, Lions Name Leaders. Deseret News May 15, 1941
  5. ↑ Curtis L. Shaw Announces for Election as Mayor. Murray Eagle September 25, 1941


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