James W. Huston

This article is about a former mayor. For the author, see James W. Huston (author).
James W. Huston
Mayor of Boise, Idaho Territory
In office
December 28, 1885 – July 18, 1887
Preceded by Sol Hasbrouck
Succeeded by Peter J. Pefley

James W. Huston served as mayor of Boise, Idaho Territory, from 1885 to 1887.

Huston was appointed mayor by the Boise City Council in November 1885 to complete the term of Sol Hasbrouck even though Huston was neither a member of the city council nor present at the meeting. He was sworn in more than a month later.

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