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Curtis Shaw

American politician

Died when: 55 years 355 days (671 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Curtis Shaw

Curtis L.Shaw (March 1, 1888 – February 19, 1944) was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1942 to 1943.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.

He was a member of the Murray Lions Club for 14 years and was the chapter's vice president.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." He was defeated for re-election and died the year he left office.


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