Isaac Lester
Isaac Lester | |
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| 9th Mayor of Murray, Utah | |
| In office January 1, 1923 – January 1, 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Townsend |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1875 |
| Died | October 2, 1956 (aged 81) |
Isaac Lester (1875-1956) was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1923 to 1929. He was Murray's first mayor to serve three terms. Lester defeated incumbent Charles Anderson. Lester's term was noted for improving a lighting system for the city and offering a contract through Utah Power and Light Company for the service. He was a member of the fraternal order Woodmen of the World. Prior to his election, he was a Sergeant in 4th Regimental Cavalry in the Spanish–American War and was a chief in the Murray fire department.