William M. Hughes was a member of the Los Angeles, California, City Council between 1927 and 1929.

If the delegates enjoy themselves and are made to feel welcome, they will return to their houses praising Los Angeles.

[2]Along with Council Members E. Snapper Ingram and Ernest L. Webster, he opposed an ordinance to prohibit bonfires on city-owned beaches.

They said the law would be "just another 'don't' and that the bonfires and 'weenie roasts' do no harm to anyone and furnish harmless recreation for people who go to the beaches.

"[3] Hughes lost his temper on two occasions during council meetings: Like children with their new Christmas toys, members of the City Council yesterday were excited and delighted over selecting locations for their private offices in the new City Hall — all but Councilman Hughes, who became so angered over the method used that he called Councilman [Virgil A.]