William E. Dunn

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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 1926 (age 97–98)
Murray, Utah
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Norma Erickson
Children 4
Residence Murray, Utah
Alma mater University of Utah
Religion The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

William E. Dunn (born 1926) was elected mayor of Murray, Utah for two four-year terms during 1965-1970,[1] and elected as a Salt Lake County Commissioner from 1970 to 1979.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4]

References

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  2. Murray Is Stacked With Possibilities. The Salt Lake Tribune. July 25, 2000
  3. Why County Contests Merit Closer Attention. The Deseret News. October 27, 1970
  4. Murray's First Mayoralty Bid. The Deseret News. September 2, 1965


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