Kenneth Simmons

Kenneth Simmons
Born
Kenneth Hopkins Simmons

February 2, 1904
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 1981(1981-12-27) (aged 77)
Pierce County, Washington, U.S.
Resting placeSumner Cemetery, Sumner, Washington
Other namesCatsup[1]
OccupationMayor
Known forMilton Mule hoax
Notable workBonney Lake, Washington
Political partyDemocrat
Spouse2

Kenneth Hopkins Simmons (1904 - 1981) was a mayor of Milton, Washington. He was also the founder and mayor of Bonney Lake, Washington in 1949. He is most known for his placing a mule, named "Boston Curtis", on the ballot for Republican precinct committeeman for Milton.[2]

  1. ^ Nelson, Leonard. "An Unforgettable Character: Kenneth "Catsup" Simmons". Milton History (PDF). Milton. p. 18.
  2. ^ "The Milton Mule, 1936". Museum of Hoaxes. Retrieved 6 April 2013.