Charles R. Mabey

Charles Rendell Mabey (born October 4, 1877 in Bountiful , Utah , † April 26, 1959 ) was an American politician ( Republican Party ), who was governor of the state of Utah from 1921 to 1925 .

Career

Mabey graduated from the University of Utah with a teaching degree in 1896 . During the next decade he worked as a teacher and school administrator. He was also stationed in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War and served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany for three years, from 1900 to 1903 . Over the next several years he served as the justice of the peace, councilor and mayor of Bountiful. He was also twice elected to the Utah House of Representatives. During the First World War he was promoted to captain in the artillery and was active until December 1918.

Governor of Utah

Two years later he was elected governor of Utah. He was a strong advocate of public education, so a variety of new schools sprang up during his tenure. He also promoted the expansion of the Utah highways, using federal grants and a gasoline sales tax. Following his recommendation, the Utah Parliament approved participation in the Colorado River Compact . However, the poor economic climate, along with Mabey's record spending on education and highways, and his independence in the face of pressure from the Republican Party led to his defeat in 1924 re-election.

Another résumé

After the end of his term of office he remained active in business, civil and church affairs. He has served in the American Legion, state and national, and served on the General Board of the Young Mens Mutual Improvement Association (YMMIA) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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SURNAME	Mabey, Charles R.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Mabey, Charles Rendell (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	October 4, 1877
PLACE OF BIRTH	Bountiful , Utah
DATE OF DEATH	April 26, 1959