Roy Butler (American politician)
Roy Butler | |
|---|---|
| 47th Mayor of Austin | |
| In office 1971–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Travis LaRue |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Friedman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1926 Greenville, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 13, 2009 (aged 83) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | Businessman and politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Roy Anderson Butler, Sr. (March 31, 1926 – November 13, 2009), was an American politician and businessman who served as the 47th mayor of Austin from 1971 to 1975.
Butler was the first Austin mayor directly elected by city voters. Prior to his 1971 election, Austin mayors had been appointed by the Austin City Council.