Joseph H. Stratton (September 1854 – 1922) was elected mayor of Murray, Utah from 1904 to 1905.

During Stratton’s administration the Progress Company was granted a franchise to set poles and string wire to carry electric current within the limits of Murray city.

Murray city set up its water system and the first 21 hydrants were to be in place and ready for use in December 1905.

During Mayor Stratton’s term the poll tax was discontinued.

Murray also began acquiring or constructing public buildings such as a courthouse and jail.