Background
Conrad Harrison was born on July 15, 1911, in Logan, Utah.
Conrad Harrison was born on July 15, 1911, in Logan, Utah.
He graduated from Logan High School in 1929.
He was appointed as a replacement for Jake Garn, who was elected to the United States Senate in 1974. In 1960, he was appointed to become the water commissioner by Mayor J. Bracken Lee. Harrison was elected to the City Commission in 1962, 1966 and 1970.
Harrison ran unsuccessfully for mayor against Jake Garn in 1972.
Harrison was eventually appointed as Jake Garn"s replacement as mayor in 1975. Harrison ran against political newcomer Ted Wilson in the 1975 election for Salt Lake City Mayor, but lost.
After his mayoral service, he helped Governor Scott Matheson with some government projects.