Leonard K Thomson was a Florida businessman and politician who served as the City of Miami's 22nd mayor, from 1943 to 1945.
Leonard K Thomson | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Mayor of Miami | |
| In office 1943–1945 | |
| Preceded by | C H Reeder |
| Succeeded by | Perrine Palmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Watertown, WI |
| Died | 1975 Melbourne, Florida, US |
| Spouse | Glena Thomson |
| Children | Carol Burk, Thomas Thomson |
Personal life edit
Thomson was born in Wisconsin and orphaned as a boy. He worked as a Western Union messenger and then studied accounting. He was manager at Miami's Everglades Hotel before becoming Mayor.[1]
Politics edit
In 1935 Thomson was appointed as County tax Collector by Governor David Sholtz. He was lauded for his innovative ideas but was unable to get local tax code reformed.[2]
In 1942 he filled the City Commission seat vacated by I.D. MacVicar who went to serve in WWII. He was soon chosen to be Mayor.
After his stint as Mayor, Thomson was Director of the Miami Port Authority. He also served as director of Miami International Airport before his retirement.
Thomson passed away in Melbourne Florida in 1975.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Leonard Thomson, 85, was Miami Mayor". Miami Herald. Jan 2, 1975. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ Pennekamp, John (March 28, 1963). "Metro Charter". No. 1. Miami Herald. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
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