Cindy Murray

·         Married 33 years to Kevin B Murray, Assistant Fire Chief of Harahan for 36 years
·         Mother of 2 Sons
o    Kevin B II (32) Married to Kori Brabham Murray of McComb MS
o    Keith B (29) Married to Ashley Dell Murray of Harahan
o    Kevin went to St Rita, Hazel Park, Riverdale, Jesuit, LSU, & Tulane Master in Admin w/ an emphasis in accounting
o    Keith went to St Rita, Hazel park, Riverdale, Jesuit, LSU, Delgado  He have a degree in Environmental Managements Systems, a Paramedic and a Firefighter

·         Daughter of the late George and Helen McCoy of Harahan and I grew up on Hickory Avenue, Harahan, LA

·         Director of Operations for local Roll-off Container Company

·         Former Operations Manager for mid-size regional Vending Supply Company

·         Former Account Manager, Loans & Collections, regional bank

·         Former Senior Sales Account Manager, Gourmet Food Wholesaler

·         Former Small Business Owner

·         Former Computer Lab Resource Teacher

·         Councilwoman, City of Harahan 2006 to present

·         Mayor Pro Tem 2010

·         Lifelong resident of Harahan, (52 years)

·         Republican since 2000 

·         Education: Harahan Elementary School; Jefferson Jr. Middle School; Riverdale High School; Delgado CC; Continuing Education Courses in Banking and Accounting; Jefferson Votec, EMT;  UNO Adult Education Classes

 ·         Organizations memberships: Harahan Heritage Museum; Harahan Volunteer Fire Department Support Personnel; St Rita Church and Silver Trotters; Jefferson Historical Society of Louisiana, Life Member; Pelican State Pachyderm Club; Jefferson Parish Republican Party 

·         Community Involvement: Harahan Volunteer Fire Department Support Personnel; 1977-present St. Rita Silver Trotters, 2009-Present;Lakeside Kiwanis Club, Past Member; Harahan Volunteer Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary, Past President; St. Rita Home & School Association, Past Treasurer; Past Tiger Cub Leader; St. Rita Fall Festival, Past Co-Chairman and Treasurer; Hazel Park PTO, Past President, Treasurer, Secretary, Fair Chair; Harahan Playground, Past Coach; Harahan Playground Parents' Club, Past Treasurer; Fundraisers for Fire, Police, and Recreation Departments of the City of Harahan, In the aftermath of Katrina I worked with Fire Department to obtain critical operating equipment for the building, Delivered and distributed food and water to citizens affected by the disaster. 

·         Qualifications for Office you seek: I have served as Council member for the City of Harahan for the last four years.  Prior to that, I served on the Planning and Zoning Board for eight years and as Chairman for 2 years.  As a lifelong resident of Harahan, I have worked on numerous committees and community projects and have served in various capacities in an attempt to give what I have to help the city that I love, I believe in service to my fellow man.  I believe in giving back to the community in gratitude for what has been provided for me by those who have come before me. I am a fourth generation of five generations of citizens of Harahan and to me; community service is a labor of Love.   Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, hard work, and experience are what I have to offer.         

City Improvement

• Upgrade City Hall Computer hardware and software
• $1.3 million in street repairs & improvements
• New City Court Complex and Regulatory Department
• Recreation Department Playgrounds: New Lights, New T-Ball field, New Play area and equipment, and Walking Trails
• Over half million in drainage and sewer repairs & improvements

Emergency Preparedness Enhancements

• New Generators for Lift Stations
• SCADE Monitoring System on lift stations
• New Generators for the Senior Center
• New Generators for City Buildings; Fire and Police Stations
• New Digital Radio system upgrade for the Fire Department
• New Protection Vests for the Police Department
• New Police Vehicles and Investigation Complex

·         What distinguishes you from the other candidates? I have always shown a willingness to serve this community in any way possible, from coaching little league games and leading a Cub Scout Troop, to teaching computer skills to young students, to putting out barricades in severe weather, rolling of hoses at a fire, to assisting families and comforting them after a fire that damaged their home, to raising money for the Cities new museum, as well as assisting with school fairs and other community events. I have the experience to plan and balance the $5.3 million dollar budget and make hard decisions that effect the entire city. Hard work and dedication are proven attributes I will continue to bring to the this office.  It has been my distinct pleasure to serve as a Council Member for the last four years and I look forward to expanding my role in the future.  

·         What is your vision for the office you seek and how do you plan to accomplish this? Flooding is a real and present danger homes and businesses in our city; it threatens our way of life and it is my plan to continue working closely with Parish and State Officials to improve drainage.  Another important task I will undertake is the return of a recycling program to Harahan.  Creating an atmosphere conducive to new business start up is high on the list of which I want to achieve for our community.  My skills and abilities gained in the real world through hard work and a thirst for knowledge will help me with these goals. My business acumen has served me well in the position of Councilwoman as has my instinct and my intellect.  In addition, you will have the benefit of my sincerity, sensitivity, compassion, Honesty & integrity, and shear determination.