Isaac Lester | |
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9th Mayor of Murray, Utah | |
In office January 1, 1923 – January 1, 1929 |
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Preceded by | Charles Anderson |
Succeeded by | Arthur Townsend |
Personal details | |
Born | June 29, 1875 |
Died | October 2, 1956 San Luis Obispo, California |
(aged 81)
Residence | Murray, Utah |
Isaac "Ike" Lester was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1923–1929. 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.