Lavar McMillan
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 Murray, Utah |
| 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. During his administration, Murray saw the development of several notable business complexes namely the “Sports Mall.” He made national headlines 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.” He was subsequently defeated in his re-election bid by his assistant Lynn Pett.