Samuel A. Carlson
Samuel A. Carlson (1868–1961) was mayor of Jamestown, New York. He is famous for bringing the Board of Public Utilities (B.P.U) to life. Carlson was the sixth Mayor (1908–1928) and the eighth Mayor (1930–1934) of the town. Mayor Carlson was a Republican and a native of Jamestown, New York. Jamestown dedicated two memorials to Mayor Carlson: a BPU part and a historical marker. Carlson is the only Mayor with the longest term of 24 years in City Hall.
Samuel A. Carlson | |
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| 9th Mayor of Jamestown, New York | |
| In office 1908–1928 | |
| Preceded by | James L. Weeks |
| Succeeded by | Lars Larson |
| 7th Mayor of Jamestown, New York | |
| In office 1930–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Lars Larson |
| Succeeded by | Leon F. Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1868 |
| Died | 1961 |
| Political party | Republican |
In addition to his connection to the B.P.U., Carlson was an initiator and supporter of Jamestown's public hospital, public market, parks, roads and bridges, non-partisan elections, and new city charter. He also drilled the first water well to create the city's public water system. He was twice president of the New York State Conference of Mayors.