Stacey Murphy

Stacey Murphy is an American politician from California. Murphy is a former mayor of Burbank, California.

Stacey Murphy
Other namesStacey Jo Murphy
Mayor of Burbank, California
In office
May 1999 – May 2000
Preceded byDave Golonski
Succeeded byBill Wiggins
In office
May 2003 – May 2004
Preceded byDavid Laurell
Succeeded byMarsha Ramos
Personal details
Spouse(s)Timothy Murphy
Children3
OccupationPolitician

Career

In 1997, Murphy became a member of city council of Burbank, California.[1][2]

In May 1998, Murphy became a vice-mayor of Burbank, California.[2]

In May 1999, Murphy became mayor of Burbank, California, until May 2000.[2][3][4]

In May 2003, Murphy became Mayor of Burbank, California, until May 2004.[3]

In July 2005, Murphy was arrested in her home in Burbank, California. Police found cocaine, loaded handguns, and ammunitions in her home. Scott Schaffer, Murphy's boyfriend was also arrested.[1] [5] In December 2005, Murphy pleaded guilty with no jail time.[6]

In 2005, after being charged, Murphy resigned from the city council of Burbank, California. In January 2005, Murphy's city council seat was succeeded by David Gordon.[7][8]

Awards
  • 2001 Woman of the Year for California’s 27th Congressional District.[2]
  • 2004 Community Spotlight Award. Presented by City of Burbank and The Colony Theatre on June 30, 2004.[9]

Personal life

Murphy's ex-husband is Timothy Murphy. They have three sons.[1]

References
  1. "Burbank councilwoman in drug, gun bust". upi.com. July 15, 2005. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  2. Kim, Karen S. (March 24, 2001). "Councilwoman named 2001 Woman of the Year". latimes.com. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  3. "Burbank Mayor (1999-2000, 2003-2004) Stacey Murphy". burbankonfocus.org. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  4. "Mayors of Burbank, 1911-2014". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  5. "Burbank gang investigation nets popular politician". eastbaytimes.com. July 17, 2005. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  6. "Stacey Murphy pleads guilty". laobserved.com. December 22, 2005. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  7. "Five the hard way". pasadenaweekly.com. November 17, 2005. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  8. Coleman, Andre (February 2, 2006). "Gordon wins vacated seat on Burbank City Council". pasadenaweekly.com. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  9. "2004 Community Spotlight Award". colonytheatre.org. June 30, 2004. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
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