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Administrative O ce
Human Resources.................... 801-264-2656
Library 801-264-2580
Mayor’s O ce 801-264-2600
Municipal Court....................... 801-284-4280
PARKS AND RECREATION
Administrative O ce .......... 801-264-2614
Recreation Division 801-284-4200
Museum 801-264-2589
Murray Outdoor Pool 801-290-4190
Murray Parkway Golf Course.... 801-262-4653
The Park Center 801-284-4200
Senior Recreation Center ......... 801-264-2635
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Administrative O ce .......... 801-264-2673
Animal Control/SL County 385-468-7387 Code Enforcement 801-264-2673
Non-Emergency Calls ......... 801-840-4000
POWER DEPARTMENT
Administrative O ce .......... 801-264-2730
After Hours Emergency 801-264-9669
PUBLIC SERVICES
Administrative O ce 801-270-2440
Building Inspection 801-270-2431
Green Waste Trailers ........... 801-270-2440
Planning and Zoning 801-270-2430
Solid Waste 801-270-2440
Water, Sewer, Streets .......... 801-270-2440
Zoning Enforcement ........... 801-270-2426
UTILITIES
After Hours Emergency 801-264-9669
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
Well, summer is in full swing and with it comes a lot of activities that we look forward to doing. This time of year gives us so many opportunities to get out and experience this great City and State. Most of which we nd that we are travelling and spending a lot of time in our cars.
A few days ago, I was out in Murray when a driver of a car became enraged over what he felt was a slight to him. It was alarming how quickly his anger turned towards those around him. All I could think of was that no one had intentionally cut him o and sometimes we don’t know who has directed someone to take the action that they did. I’m sure the heat doesn’t help our attitudes and tempers. After this experience I thought about how we can work at being better drivers and not letting our anger and frustration cause us undue trouble. Road rage is dangerous, it’s also illegal. The rst thing to do when being confronted by an aggressive driver is to keep your cool. This can help to defuse the situation.
Another important decision is to avoid confrontation. As hard as it may be, if you are being tailgated, cut o , or being yelled at you should get out of the way and avoid escalating the situation. If you feel threatened or if the situation becomes dangerous, call 911. Let the police help keep the situation from getting out of control.
I think we can all relate to dealing with stress and frustration. Keep in mind other drivers could be having a bad day or dealing with stressful circumstances. You can help by not engaging in dangerous and aggressive behavior. Take a step back and think of what is most important to you and those who may be travelling with you. Your goal
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is to arrive at your destination safely. Here is a checklist of what to do or not do if you nd yourself faced with an aggressive driver:
• Remain calm: Try to keep your emotions in check and avoid getting caught up in the heat of the moment.
• Avoid confrontation: Don’t engage with the other driver or respond in kind to their aggressive behavior.
• Get out of the way: if possible, move to a di erent lane or exit to avoid the other driver.
• Don’t make eye contact: Avoid making eye contact with the other driver as this could escalate the situation.
• Don’t make gestures: Avoid making any gestures or facial expressions that could be interpreted as aggressive or confrontational.
• Keep your distance: Try to maintain a safe distance from the driver to reduce the risk of a crash.
• Report the incident: If the situation becomes dangerous, call 9-1-1.
• Gather evidence: If possible, take note of the driver’s license plate number, make and model.
Road rage has become a serious problem that puts all of us at risk. Knowing what to do can help to keep us safe. Yes, it is hard to let the situation go when we feel frustrated or threatened in these situations. Is it worth it? The best thing all of us can do is to prioritize our safety and the safety of others on the road. Let’s enjoy our summer travels and BE SAFE!
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Message from the Council CITY COUNCIL
It’s a pleasure serving in the Murray City Council for the past six months. I’m really enjoying representing District 1 and helping make decisions that will continue to keep Murray as one of the best cities in the state. Being involved in local issues is one of the most important things we can do that will a ect our everyday lives. Today, I’d like to extend an invitation to you, as a Murray citizen, to become more involved with local politics. Let me share my story with you so you can see that anyone can get involved and make a di erence.
I’m not a politician by nature, I am a former teacher who considers teaching to be the heart of who I am, I spent 22 years in the classroom. About ten years ago, however, I realized that we as citizens need to be more involved in politics, so I attended my rst neighborhood caucus meeting. I was chosen by my neighbors to be the state delegate for our precinct. It was such an honor. I felt like I nally had a voice in politics. And that was something that I had never felt before. You see, I am an immigrant to America; I moved here in my youth escaping a military dictatorship.
I was born and raised in Argentina, of an Argentine mother and an American father. I attended elementary school in the public school system there and had a very happy childhood. But in the early 70’s, politics began dividing the country and soon it became a politics of extremes, country began lurching from left to right and back many times. As it is in most such cases, immigrants became the easy target for extreme politicians and my dad, a foreigner, was forced to leave the country and return to the US. He found a job in Idaho Falls, Idaho and rented a small home. Four months later, in March of 1977, we joined him and began our American journey as immigrants.
Learning the language and the culture was a challenge. Most people were very nice to us. But a few were not. We were sometimes
teased in school by other students who were intolerant of our different language and culture. Some people would also give us a hard time for speaking Spanish to each other and said some not-so kind things to us. But we were not going to let that get us down. We kept a positive outlook and leaned on each other during the hard times. Our family worked hard, opened a small pizza place in Rigby, Idaho, and together we established ourselves in that community. I eventually learned English and graduated with honors from high school. I served my high school as a Student Body Vice-president and lettered in two sports, football and track. I knew the importance of education so I began to research options for studying.
I received a senatorial appointment to the US Air Force Academy and attended a year at the USAFA Preparatory School before being admitted as a cadet at the Academy. It was an honor to be able to study in one of the top universities in the nation and to also serve my country. Although I didn’t graduate from the Academy, I learned a lot about our government and military during that time. I knew that I would serve my country and community in some way during my lifetime. After a two-year LDS mission to Monterrey, Mexico, I married Jennifer Packard. I went on to receive my bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and my master’s degree from Washington State University. My career brought us to Utah in 2000 and we chose Murray as our hometown. We raised our 5 children here and they all graduated from Murray High School. These experiences prepared me to be where I am now, serving you in city council.
We are at a crossroads in the future of our city, county, state, and country. The world has changed so much in the past decade, some for good and some for not-so good. There has been no greater time to be part of the decision-making of our city. Many ask how they can be more involved. Here’s what I suggest: Look up our agendas online and then show up at city council meetings, Committee of the Whole, RDA, or any other public meeting. The Committee of the Whole is a great place to hear us discuss upcoming city council agenda items. This is where you can hear our position and views. This gives you a chance to consider what we’ve discussed and send us your opinions. I’ve received very few emails or calls regarding issues in my six months in o ce. This leads me to believe that I’m either representing you so well that you feel no need to reach out or that you feel like your opinion carries no value.
I want to encourage you, as our citizens to get involved in our community and in politics. Send comments to your city council members on issues that you see posted on our agenda. Talk to us, let us know what you think. We want to hear from you. We live in one of the greatest countries in history. We have a unique chance to be involved in politics and make a di erence in our community. We love to hear from you, even if we disagree, because it helps us understand better the needs of our constituents. Let’s work together to keep Murray as one of the best cities in the state. We look forward to hearing from you.
Paul Pickett, District 1
City Council District #1
Paul Pickett
801-743-0911
ppickett@murray.utah.gov
Council District 2
Pam Cotter
801-541-8364
pcotter@murray.utah.gov
Council District 3
Rosalba Dominguez
801-382-9674
rosalba.dominguez@murray.utah.gov
Council District 4
Diane Turner
801-635-6382
diane.turner@murray.utah.gov
City Council District #5
Adam Hock
801-557-1346
ahock@murray.utah.gov
Executive Director
Jennifer Kennedy Office: 801-264-2622
jkennedy@murray.utah.gov
Telephone Agenda Information 801-264-2525
MURRAY CITY ANNUAL SAFETY FAIR
Free Evening of Fun for Everyone
Join us for a fun, educational event with activities, dispalys, food trucks and live demonstrations for the whole family. See up close the landing of a medical helicopter, observe SWAT Team demonstration, a vehicle extrication and a house re burn demonstration and much more!
Monday, Aug 5 • 6 - 9 PM
Murray Park • Pavilion #5
292 E Murray Fark Ave
HAUNTED TALES CONTEST
Be part of Murray’s haunted history! In 1874, the first grave was dug in Murray Cemetery. 150 years later, this graveyard is filled with spooky stories. Do you dare to make yours one of them?
Murray students K-12 are invited to chronicle their creepy creativity in this year’s writing contest. Winners will dig up prizes and all finalists are doomed to be recognized by our scary city. Be part of frightening Murray families forever (bwa-ha-ha-ha)!
2024 Entries Due: October 7, 2024
Writers Showcase: October 28, 2024
6:00 PM at the Murray City Senior Recreation Center (10 E 6150 S) Participants and families are invited to the showcase for awards. Costumes encourage!
For more information, float over to: murray.utah.gov/1649/ Haunted-Tales
Questions? Conjure help from Rowan Coates at: (801) 264-2589 or rcoates@murray.utah.gov
