James W. Huston (mayor)

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

James W. Huston
Mayor of Boise, Idaho Territory
In office
December 28, 1885  July 18, 1887
Preceded bySol Hasbrouck
Succeeded byPeter J. Pefley

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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