Brent F. Anderson
Brent F. Anderson | |
|---|---|
Gearld L. Wright | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1932 Granger, Utah |
| Died | June 18, 2013 (aged 80) Utah |
| Spouse | Delores Ashby |
| Children | four |
| Profession | electrical engineer |
Brent F. Anderson (October 15, 1932 – June 18, 2013) was an American
West Valley City, Utah
, from 1987 until 1994.
Early life
He was born in
Political career
Anderson was involved with West Valley City since its incorporation in 1980. When the city switched its form of government from a commissioner form to a council-manager form in 1982, Anderson was elected to the original West Valley City Council.[3][4]
In January 1986, Anderson was selected by his peers to serve as
Gearld L. Wright in a special election that fall to finish out the remaining two years of Embley's term. In the 1989 election, Mayor Anderson's two opponents dropped out and he won without opposition. On July 6, 1993, Anderson announced that he would not seek reelection, and he completed his service in January 1994.[7]
Anderson's administration saw West Valley City government move into a new city hall, the construction of West Ridge Golf Course, and the beginnings of
Bangerter Highway.[3] After serving as mayor, Anderson moved to Draper, Utah, where he was served on their planning commission.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b "Brent Anderson Obituary: View Brent Anderson's Obituary by Salt Lake Tribune". Legacy.com. 1932-10-15. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ^ "Former West Valley City mayor Brent Anderson dies | The Salt Lake Tribune". Sltrib.com. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ^ a b "W.V.'s mayor thrives on low-key approach", Deseret News, 25 October 1989, B1
- ^ "Brent F. Anderson". ci.west-valley.ut.us. Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
- ^ The Deseret News - Google News Archive Search
- ^ The Deseret News - Google News Archive Search
- ^ "4 mayors have already thrown hats into re-election ring", 7 July 1993, B2