Donald (Don) R. Murphy, Mayor of Pelham
January 8, 2012 4:50 PM

- Elected to office in October 2008. He is currently serving his first term.
- Attended Kirkman Tech and University of Alabama Birmingham
- Resident of Pelham since 1969
- Married to Martha Murphy. Two children: Gene and Jeff; two grandchildren.
- 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
- US Army Veteran
- Past President of Cahaba Valley Jaycees, Pelham Civitan Club, Alabaster/Pelham Rotary and Pelham High School Athletic Booster Club.
- Director, Shelby County YMCA
- Interests include creating a fiscally responsible budget, increasing citizen participation with the city, improving roadways, increasing commercial tax base, establishing responsible development and growth for the city, expanding sewer availability and increasing parks, playgrounds and educational opportunities.
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