| The Mayor and Commissioners are elected for three-year terms.
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| Born: | Brooklyn, New York
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| Family: | Wife, Terri
Two Sons - Sean and Brian
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| Educational Background: | Doctorate in Business Administration
Northcentral University, Prescott, AZ
Master of Aeronautical Science with a Management Specialty
Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Certificate in Electronics Technology
Pinellas Vocational Technical Institute, Largo, FL
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| Professional Background: | From 1974 to 1976, Commissioner Murray worked as Lead Mechanic with Island Helicopters in Garden City, New York, performing line maintenance and overhaul on many different models of helicopters; implementing manufacturers' service bulletins and airworthiness directives; troubleshooting and repairing aircraft that developed mechanical problems offsite; and directing technicians in the performance of their duties. Commissioner Murray retired from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office as a Senior Flight Mechanic after 32 years of service. As the Senior Flight Mechanic, he maintained and managed the Sheriff's Office helicopters and airplanes. Commissioner Murray also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and an Online Adjunct Assistant Professor for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University providing instruction on campus and across the globe in aviation maintenance management, aircraft electrical systems, aircraft systems, structures and propulsion systems.
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Political Background
| Charter Review Committee - 6/05-11/05
Largo Citizens Academy - 10/05-12/05
Largo Neighborhood Advisory Committee - 8/05-4/06
Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizen
Advisory Committee - 8/06-5/08
Finance Advisory Board - 4/06-5/08
Commissioner Murray was appointed by the City Commission in May 2008 to fill a vacancy on the City Commission created by the resignation of Commissioner Andrew Guyette. In November 2008 he was elected to the City Commission for a three-year term which will expire in November 2011.
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| Community Involvement: | Airborne Law Enforcement Association
Clearwater Toastmasters - 1999-2000
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| Awards | Distinguished Service Award
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office - 2007
English As A Second Language Tutor
Outstanding Faculty Award
Embry-Riddle Tampa Center - 2004
Member of the Month
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office 1992 |
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