Morgan Murdock
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Morgan Murdock's platform is defined by a commitment to improved communication and a compassionate approach to local governance. He positions himself as a collaborative 'bridge-builder' intended to unify the council and improve community engagement.
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Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyMorgan Murdock is running his campaign centered on the core values of communication and compassion.
- transparencyMurdock aims to serve as a 'bridge-builder' to foster collaboration on the Heber City Council.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 21:06
- Avg per meeting
- 7:02
- Segments
- 289
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Top issues during term (10)(General)
data breach
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for expensive digital forensics, legal fees, and potential cybersecurity upgrades to clean up this mess.
legal misconduct
The city could be on the hook for hefty legal fees and potential federal funding cuts if the investigation reveals systemic policy failures.
city manager contract
The contract renewal maintains the current base salary of $214,338.14, meaning there is no immediate increase in fiscal impact.
city management contract
The contract will lock in the manager's salary and benefits for the next three years, impacting the city's long-term personnel budget.
event contract audit
This whole mess could cost the city money or lead to funding cuts if the state audit finds shady spending or poor contract management.
AI technology oversight
Taxpayer money is currently being funneled into software that isn't just failing, but is actively creating expensive administrative headaches.
Pride Month recognition
There isn't a direct price tag on this, but bad PR could eventually hurt local tourism or business recruitment.
homelessness policy
Shifting from policing to support services will require upfront investment, but it could save taxpayer money by reducing the revolving door of emergency room visits and jail time.
cryptocurrency ATM regulation
You'll lose the convenience of local, instant crypto-to-cash transactions, forcing you to use online exchanges or travel further for services.
city manager contract renewal
The city will continue to fund the existing compensation package for the manager, avoiding the costs associated with a high-level executive search.
Moved or seconded (26)
Motions Murdock personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Council Member Cheatwood made the motion to recess as the Heber City Council and Convene as the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Board.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Council Member Cheatwood moved to approve the Consent Agenda as outlined.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Continuation of Overnight Food Truck Parking Temporary Ordinance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-19
Final Recommendations for the 2026 TAP Arts Grants (TAP Tax Advisory Committee) - 30 min
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Ostergaard moved to approve Resolution 2026-08, as presented by staff, and to set the Tentative Budget Public Hearing date for June 2, 2026.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Ostergaard nominated Council Member Mike Johnston to be the acting Mayor Pro-Tem for the evening.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-05
Council Member Murdock to nominate the two residents that submitted emails
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-05
Nomination of Residents to Airport Advisory Bylaws Review Committee
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedfailed 2-32026-04-21
accept Consent Agenda items one, three, and four, and to remove item two from the Consent Agenda approval for further discussion.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
the bring the Public Comment period forward on the agenda, before the Consent Agenda.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21
enter a Closed Meeting for the purpose of discussing the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
adjourn the Closed Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Direction to Engineer for Salt Shed Replacement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-07
Discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-17
Council Member Barney made the motion to end the Closed Meeting and to adjourn the Work Meeting.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-17
Council Member Barney made the motion to end the Closed Meeting and to adjourn the Work Meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Barney moved to add five minutes to the meeting to finish the discussion.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Review and Approve Council's FY'27 Budget and Policy Priorities
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Johnston moved to approve the second amendment to the development agreement with the following changes: to replace the term "collector roads" with "public roads" in …
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Murdock was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (1)(General)
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