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Chic Murray
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| 2nd Mayor of Mississauga | |
| In office 1972–1974 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Speck |
| Succeeded by | Martin Dobkin |
| Reeve of Toronto Township | |
| In office 1968–1972 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Speck |
| Succeeded by | Louis H. Parsons |
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| Born |
Charles Myron Murray
February 9, 1914 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | July 5, 1984 (aged 70) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Josephine Murray |
| Children | 4 |
| Profession | Salesman |
Charles Myron "Chic" Murray (born February 9, 1914 – died July 5, 1984) was an important Canadian politician. He served as the second Mayor of the Town of Mississauga. This was before Mississauga grew into the large city it is today.
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Chic Murray's Political Journey
Chic Murray began his political career in 1957. He was elected as a local council member for Ward 3 in Toronto Township.
From Deputy Reeve to Mayor
- From 1959 to 1968, Murray served as the deputy reeve of Toronto Township. A reeve was like a mayor for a township.
- He then became the Reeve of the Town of Mississauga from 1968 to 1972.
- In 1972, Murray became the Mayor of the Town of Mississauga. He took over after the previous mayor, Robert Speck, sadly passed away while in office.
Becoming the City of Mississauga
In 1974, the Town of Mississauga changed and became the larger City of Mississauga. Murray ran for mayor of the new city but lost the election to Martin Dobkin, who was a medical doctor.
Later Political Role
Murray briefly returned to politics in 1975. He won a special election to become a City Councillor for Ward 3. He then retired from politics in 1976.
About Chic Murray's Life
Chic Murray was born in Toronto in 1914. Before he entered public service, he worked as a salesman.
Family Life
He married Josephine Keith on September 24, 1938. Together, they had four children.
Legacy
Chic Murray passed away in Mississauga in 1984. Today, the Chic Murray Indoor Arena is named in his honor. You can find it at the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre in Mississauga.
