Lavar McMillan
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Lavar McMillan | |
|---|---|
| 21st Mayor of Murray, Utah | |
| In office 1 January 1986 – 1 January 1990 | |
| Preceded by | LaRell Muir |
| Succeeded by | Lynn Pett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1921 |
| Died | February 28, 1997 (aged 75) |
| Spouse | Ruby Richards |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Utah State University |
Lavar Cook "Mac" McMillan was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1986 to 1990.[1] During his administration, Murray saw the development of several notable business complexes namely the “Sports Mall.” He made national headlines[2] when he was quoted by a reporter, that in the National Basketball Association, “it's getting so the white players don't have a chance…I believe we have to do something.”[3] He was subsequently defeated in his re-election bid by his assistant Lynn Pett.
