Kris Murray
Kris Murray was a member of the Anaheim City Council in California. Murray assumed office in 2010. Murray left office in 2018.
Murray ran in a special election to the Orange County Board of Supervisors to represent District 3 in California. Murray lost in the special general election on March 12, 2019.
Murray completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Murray was a member of the Anaheim City Council in California. She was first elected to the council in 2010, and she served until 2018. On December 17, 2013, the Anaheim City Council appointed her to serve as the Council Mayor Pro Tempore.[1]
Biography
Murray earned a B.A. in political science from California State University, Long Beach and a master’s certificate in transportation management from the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University. Her professional experience includes working as the vice chair of the Anaheim Public Utility Board and serving on the boards of the Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors, the Southern California Association of Governments Executive Committee and Regional Council, and the Orange County Council of Governments.[1]
Elections
2019
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2019)
General election
Special general election for Orange County Board of Supervisors District 3
The following candidates ran in the special general election for Orange County Board of Supervisors District 3 on March 12, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donald P. Wagner (Nonpartisan) | 42.0 | 30,240 | |
| Loretta Sanchez (Nonpartisan) | 37.1 | 26,708 | ||
| Kris Murray (Nonpartisan) | 7.4 | 5,338 | ||
| Larry Bales (Nonpartisan) | 5.4 | 3,912 | ||
| Deborah Pauly (Nonpartisan) | 5.3 | 3,847 | ||
| Kim-Thy Hoang Bayliss (Nonpartisan) | 1.9 | 1,366 | ||
| Katherine Daigle (Nonpartisan) | 0.8 | 597 | ||
| Total votes: 72,008 | ||||
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2014
The city of Anaheim, California held elections for mayor and city council on November 4, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was August 8, 2014.[2] Two of the four city council seats were up for election. Incumbent Kris Murray and candidate James Vanderbilt defeated incumbent Gail E. Eastman, Donna Acevedo, Jose F. Moreno, Jose Moreno, Jerry O'Keefe and Doug Pettibone.[3][4]
| Anaheim City Council, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
 Kris Murray Incumbent |
20.7% | 16,207 | |
| James Vanderbilt |
19.8% | 15,541 | |
| Gail E. Eastman Incumbent | 19.6% | 15,338 | |
| Donna Acevedo | 4.1% | 3,188 | |
| Jose F. Moreno | 14.7% | 11,521 | |
| Jose Moreno | 3.8% | 2,976 | |
| Jerry O'Keefe | 8% | 6,244 | |
| Doug Pettibone | 9.3% | 7,309 | |
| Total Votes | 61,795 | ||
| Source: Orange County Elections - 2014 General Election Results | |||
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kris Murray completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Murray's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Public Safety - proactive fire protection BEFORE wildfire season starts, increased police patrols in neighborhoods and contract cities, elimination of homeless camps and an increase in services, and protecting Prop 13 protections for homeowners.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Public Safety (Police and Fire), Transportation,
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Winston Churchill, my family and God.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"You can get an awful lot done in government if you do not care who gets the credit." - Winston Churchill
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Accountability - buck has to stop with you
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I do not tell the people what they want to hear, I tell them what they need to hear.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To place Orange County, its residents, its businesses and everything that makes our county great FIRST! That is why one of my campaign themes is Orange County First! Our district is facing big obstacles and career politicians that are only out for themselves cannot get the job done.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I will consider it a personal failure if we have not reduced 911 response times, decreased homelessness and intravenous drug use on our streets and establishing a no fire zone near our neighborhoods.
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2014
On her campaign website, Murray highlighted the following issues:[5]
Public safety
- Excerpt: "There is no greater priority for me as a member of the Anaheim City Council than to provide for the safety and security of our residents and businesses."
Anaheim Convention Center
- Excerpt: "With overwhelming support from residents, businesses, public safety, labor, regional and state elected leadership, the City Council approved plans to move forward with a major $180M expansion of the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC). This action paves the way for an additional 200,000 square feet of "flex space," space that can be used as exhibit, ballroom, or meeting rooms, and increase the Convention Center's available exhibit square-footage to more than 1 million square-feet, the most on the west coast."
The Angels
- Excerpt: "As a member of the City Council, I have been a strong and vocal supporter of keeping Angels Baseball in Anaheim. As we continue to negotiate a new agreement with the team, please know that it is my top priority to ensure the best deal for residents and taxpayers."
Community services
- Excerpt: "Anaheim has emerged from a lasting recession with a stronger, sustainable economic climate due to years of innovative planning and significant private sector investments. As a member of the City Council, I have worked to balance the budget, restore city cash reserves, and invest in core city services across all neighborhoods."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Throughout my tenure on the City Council, I have been deeply committed to policies that will grow job opportunities in Anaheim and throughout Orange County."
See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 City of Anaheim, "Mayor Pro Tempore Kris Murray," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ City of Anaheim, "Nov. 4, 2014 Election," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ City of Anaheim, "2014 Candidate List," accessed September 2, 2014
- ↑ Orange County Elections, "2014 Official Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Elect Kris Murray, "Issues," accessed October 2, 2014
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