He entered local politics and served as chairman of the municipal council from when it was first declared in 1871, then in 1891 Muir was elected Mayor of Albany but retired at the end of his year's term due to ill health.
He entered local politics. He served as chairman of the municipal council from when it was first declared in 1871. Muir was elected Mayor of Albany. This was in 1891. Muir was retired at the end of his year's term due to ill health. This was in 1891.