Lavar McMillan

Lavar McMillan
21st Mayor of Murray, Utah
In office
1 January 1986  1 January 1990
Preceded byLaRell Muir
Succeeded byLynn Pett
Personal details
BornSeptember 11, 1921
Murray, Utah
DiedFebruary 28, 1997(1997-02-28) (aged 75)
SpouseRuby Richards
Children5
Alma materUtah 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.