Leonard K. Thomson
Leonard K Thomson | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Mayor of Miami | |
| In office 1943–1945 | |
| Preceded by | CH Reeder |
| Succeeded by | Perrine Palmer Jr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1889 Watertown, WI |
| Died | 1974 (aged 84–85) |
| Spouse | Glena |
| Children | Thomas, Carol |
| Profession | Accountant |
Leonard Keene Thomson (1889–1974) was an accountant, hotelier and the City of Miami's 22nd Mayor.
Thomson grew up in Wisconsin and worked since graduating 7th grade. He moved to Miami in 1925.[1]
Thomson held a number of civic positions; President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Port Authority, Treasurer of the Dade County Blood Bank and city tax collector. He was only Miami Mayor for two years but also served as city commissioner for 5 years.[2]
Thomson was appointed to the city commission after I.D. MacVicar resigned to serve in WWII.[3]
One of Thomson's plans was to eliminate the multiple city municipalities in Miami Dade County and consolidate them under a county government. [4] This was an idea shared by a number of politicians, including state representative, RB Gautier. He also proposed the idea of paving over the Miami River.[5]
When not in political office, Thompson was active in the county blood bank.[6] He was also the manager of the Everglades Hotel and the McCalister Hotel.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Here are personal sketches of". Miami Herald. November 20, 1949. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- ^ "Howard Thomson, 85, was mayor 2 years". Miami Herald. January 2, 1975.
- ^ Pennekamp, John (January 6, 1975). "The strong, silent mayor". Miami Herald.
- ^ McDermott, John (September 19, 1962). "Metro.". Miami Herald.
- ^ "Miami River, new plans". Miami Herald. April 9, 1978.
- ^ Miami Herald. March 30, 1949 https://www.herald.com. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Convention of Hotel Men Will Be Opened With a Frolic – The Week at Other Florida Centres-". The New York Times. April 2, 1933. p. XX10. Retrieved 10 December 2025.