Lynn Pett
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Lynn F. Pett was mayor of Murray, Utah
from 1990-1998. Prior to serving as Mayor, Pett worked in government service for six years as executive assistant to the mayor of Murray. Pett began his career in 1958 and has worked under five Murray mayors and two commissioners. He has also served on the Murray Community Education Program
, the University of Utah Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, the Murray Boys and Girls Club Advisory Board and the Murray United Way Board. Pett was born in Eureka, Utah
and graduated from the University of Utah
with a degree in Biology.
Mayor Pett began his career with Murray City government starting at age 16, by working in the Parks and Recreation Department. He spent 25 years working as a department head in the parks administration where he oversaw the creation of the Murray swimming pool; establishing several neighborhood parks; developing additions to larger parks such as Jordan River Parkway
, Murray City Park
and Grant Park; and working on the development of Ken Price Ball Park. In addition, Pett served as Murray's emergency management director in 1983-87 and was responsible for all flood-related programs.
Pett has received numerous awards, including the Murray Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award and recognition from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1988 as "Murray's Leading Citizen." Murray City honored Pett by naming its golf course, Lynn F. Pett Parkway Golf Course.
Murray, Utah
Murray is a city situated on the Wasatch Front in the core of Salt Lake Valley in the U.S. state of Utah. Named for territorial governor Eli Murray, it is the state's fourteenth largest city. According to the 2010 census, Murray has approximately 46,746 residents.Murray is close to Salt Lake City,...
from 1990-1998. Prior to serving as Mayor, Pett worked in government service for six years as executive assistant to the mayor of Murray. Pett began his career in 1958 and has worked under five Murray mayors and two commissioners. He has also served on the Murray Community Education Program
Murray School District
The Murray City School District is a school district in Murray, Utah, United States. Although the district was formally established in 1906, the first known school building in the area was built in 1851...
, the University of Utah Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, the Murray Boys and Girls Club Advisory Board and the Murray United Way Board. Pett was born in Eureka, Utah
Eureka, Utah
Eureka was originally known as Ruby Hollow before it developed into a bustling mining town. Incorporated as a city in 1892, Eureka became the financial center for the Tintic Mining District, a wealthy gold and silver mining area in Utah and Juab counties. The district was organized in 1869 and by...
and graduated from the University of Utah
University of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
with a degree in Biology.
Mayor Pett began his career with Murray City government starting at age 16, by working in the Parks and Recreation Department. He spent 25 years working as a department head in the parks administration where he oversaw the creation of the Murray swimming pool; establishing several neighborhood parks; developing additions to larger parks such as Jordan River Parkway
Jordan River Parkway
The Jordan River Parkway is an approximately urban park that runs along the Jordan River within the US state of Utah. The parkway follows along the river from Utah Lake in Utah County, through Salt Lake County and onto the Great Salt Lake in Davis County. The majority of a mixed-use trail has...
, Murray City Park
Murray City Park
Murray City Park is a public urban park located in and operated by the city of Murray, Utah, USA.- Features :Murray City Park's most recognizable feature is a large wooden sculpture of Chief Washakie, standing at the main entrance of the park on State Street and 5100 South.There are numerous...
and Grant Park; and working on the development of Ken Price Ball Park. In addition, Pett served as Murray's emergency management director in 1983-87 and was responsible for all flood-related programs.
Pett has received numerous awards, including the Murray Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award and recognition from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1988 as "Murray's Leading Citizen." Murray City honored Pett by naming its golf course, Lynn F. Pett Parkway Golf Course.