Richard A. Chambers: 27th Mayor of Logan
Dates in Office: 1966-1972
Terms in Office: 3
Age when Elected: 49
Richard Arthur Chambers was born on April 7, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were Arthur Edwin Chambers and Elaine Burt. He married Marie Budge on January 4, 1939 in Logan, Utah and had one child. He died in Logan, Utah on March 25, 2011.
Mr. Chambers was extremely active in the community. He served as a Logan City Commissioner from 1960-1964 and participated on over 150 committees at the local, state, and national levels.
Mr. Chambers was mayor of Logan City from 1966 to 1972.
Sources:
1. "The Herald Journal". Obituary of Richard Arthur Chambers. Logan, Utah, March 27, 2011.
Timeline
1968
~ Construction of Logan's sewer and lagoon treatment system was completed 2
1970
~ According to the 1970 Federal Census, the population of Logan was 22,333. 54
~ The city operated Willow Park Zoo began operation. The number of animals exhibited have gradually grown through the years. The zoo currently hosts more than 125,000 visitors each year. 27
~ In 1970 there were 27 firefighters covering an area that included over 30,000 Logan residents plus part of the county surrounding Logan. 26
~ In 1970 there were six library staff members. These library employees added 1,422 new books during the year. There were 10,806 registered borrowers. 29
1971
September ~ It was reported that 4.7% of Cache Valley residents were employed in agriculture by the Employment Securities Office. This may not have included the many residents employed in agriculture-related businesses such as in manufacturing and trades. 24
1972
~ The Logan Fire Department started training its firefighters as Emergency Medical Technicians. 26
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