William E. Dunn (March 7, 1926 - August 13, 2016)[1] was elected mayor of Murray, Utah for two four-year terms during 1965-1970,[2] and elected as a Salt Lake County Commissioner from 1970 to 1979.[3] He also ran for the statewide office of Secretary of State for Utah but was defeated in 1972. He was known for his work to resolve Salt Lake County water issues, and to change the county government to a more urban format of county governance.[4]
William Dunn | |
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| 18th Mayor of Murray, Utah | |
| In office 01 January 1965 – 01 January 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Greenwood |
| Succeeded by | Vaughn Soffe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1926 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Died | August 13, 2016 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Norma Erickson |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Murray, Utah |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
Prior to his government services he was owner of Murray City Pharmacy. He has been president of the Utah State Jaycees, by whom he was honored as outstanding young man of the state, and president of the Murray Chamber of Commerce. The Utah League of Cities and Towns named him Utah’s most outstanding city official in 1970.[5]
References edit
- ^ "William E. Dunn Obituary". Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ^ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ Murray Is Stacked With Possibilities. The Salt Lake Tribune. July 25, 2000
- ^ Why County Contests Merit Closer Attention. The Deseret News. October 27, 1970
- ^ Murray's First Mayoralty Bid. The Deseret News. September 2, 1965
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