Chic Murray (politician)

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.

[1] Murray took over as Mayor of the Town of Mississauga following the death of Robert Speck, who died while in office in 1972.

Murray briefly served as a City Councillor for Ward 3 after winning a by-election in 1975, before retiring from politics in 1976.

[1] Chic Murray was born in Toronto in 1914 and worked as a salesman until he entered public life.

The Chic Murray Indoor Arena at the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre in Mississauga is named in his honour.