Between 1963 and 1973, George W. Haven served as Mayor (1965-1966 and 1969-1970) and as a member of Burbank City Council. He was born on June 1, 1912 in Michigan and died on February 12, 2003 in Quartz Hill, California. From the February 15-16, 2003 Burbank Leader, "William Haven, the two-time mayor of Burbank who was heavily involved in various local organizations, died after a short illness Wednesday in Quartz Hill. Born June 1, 1912, in Michigan, Mr. Haven was a Burbank resident for 34 years who moved to Antelope Valley upon retirement. He first relocated with his wife, infant son, and father to Toluca Lake in 1941, taking a job in Lockheed Corp's aircraft factory. In 1952, he lived on Kenneth Road and founded his business, Electric Maintenance Company. Haven served on the Burbank City Council from 1963-1973, including two terms as mayor. Haven was a member of the Elks Club and served as a past exalted ruler. He was also a Shriner and a Moose. In addition, he served as president of the California League of Cities as well as in several other organizations. He served in the U.S. Navy before World War II. Haven is survived by his wife, Frances; his son, George William, Jr.; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Howard Sheldon; and two grandchildren."
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Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Mayors--City council members--1960s--Haven, George W
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