Mayor Murphy was elected to office in October 2008. He is currently serving his first term. Contact the Mayor at [email protected].
Profile
- Married to Martha Murphy
- Two children: Gene and Jeff; two grandchildren
- Resident of Pelham since 1969
Education:
- Kirkman Tech and University of Alabama Birmingham
Professional/Community Involvement:
- Independent business owner and Real Estate broker in Pelham for 35 years
- Elected as a Republican to the Shelby County Commission and Alabama State Legislature
- Past President, Cahaba Valley Jaycees
- Past President, Pelham Civitan Club
- Past President, Alabaster/Pelham Rotary
- Director, Shelby County YMCA
- Past President, Pelham High School Athletic Booster Club
- North Shelby County Chairman of Heart Association
- Former Director, Shelby County Cancer Society
- Birmingham Association of Home Builders
- Alabama Association of Home Builders
- National Association of Home Builders
- Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
- Birmingham Board of Realtors
- Alabama Association of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors
- US Army Veteran
Areas of Interest:
Fiscally responsible budget, increase citizen participation with city, improve roadways, increase commercial tax base, responsible development and growth for the city, expand sewer availability, increase parks and playgrounds and education.