Chic Murray (politician)
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Chic Murray | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Mayor of Mississauga | |
| In office 1972–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Speck |
| Succeeded by | Martin Dobkin |
| Reeve of Toronto Township | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Speck |
| Succeeded by | Louis H. Parsons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Myron Murray February 9, 1914 |
| Died | July 5, 1984 (aged 70) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Josephine Murray |
| Children | 4 |
| Profession | Salesman |
| [1] | |
Charles Myron "Chic" Murray[2] (February 9, 1914 – July 5, 1984) was a Canadian politician who served as the second Mayor of the Town of Mississauga, before it amalgamated with several surrounding towns to form the current City of Mississauga.[3]
Murray was elected Ward 3 councillor in Toronto Township in 1957. He became deputy reeve of Toronto Township from 1959 to 1968, and Reeve of the Town of Mississauga from 1968 to 1972.[1] Murray took over as Mayor of the Town of Mississauga following the death of Robert Speck, who died while in office in 1972.[3][4] Following the formation of the City of Mississauga, Murray lost the City of Mississauga mayoral election to medical doctor Martin Dobkin in 1974. Murray briefly served as a City Councillor for Ward 3 after winning a by-election in 1975, before retiring from politics in 1976.[1]