Peter Murray, Incumbent Republican for Caldwell Council

General Information

Name : Mr. Peter William Murray
Also known as : Pete
Date of birth : 23 September 1967
Place of residence : 61 Arlington Ave., Caldwell, NJ

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : Rutgers University
Degree : BS Business/Economics
Year of graduation : 1989

Employment Information

Job titles held : Vice President Sales and Marketing, Regional Director Sales
Employers : PAETEC Energy, Windstream

Political Information

Party affiliation : Republican
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: Council
Chamber/district: District 1 in Caldwell
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: 01 January 2010
Previous elective offices : none
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : none

Party HQ

Address 1 Arlington Court
Caldwell, N.J. 07006

Campaign Manager

Name : Joseph Defuria
Title: Caldwell Republican Committee Chairman

URLs

Website : www.murrayandhauser.com (coming soon)

Other facts

Chairman Public Safety 2010—Present  

POLICE

• Lead negotiator for new PBA contract
• Lead negotiator for shared dispatch services with West Caldwell
• Hired new police chief 2011
• Oversaw promotions and hiring of 3 new police officers in 2011
• Implemented E-Ticket
• Introduced steps to develop an Auxiliary Police division
• Initiated purchase of video surveillance system for oval and community center
• Started review of new motorcycle division for traffic enforcement and vehicle fleet efficiency
• Revamped crossing guard division
• Reviewed and implemented town wide signage program to meet federal regulations  

FIRE  

• Overhauled the air breathing system including upgrading compressor and air tanks
• Introduced a health and heart attack prevention program including purchase of a defibrillator
• Led purchase of new incident command vehicle
• Increased fire scene safety with the purchase of a FF tracking program      
• Co-writer of AFG grant submission
• Solved need for better backup generator system by redesigning and purchasing new equipment  

Chairman Recreation 2011—Present

• Lead negotiator for 10-year joint recreation agreement with West Caldwell 
• Co-negotiator with Caldwell College for 10-year baseball field agreement  
• Boys/Girls Recreation and Athletic Club coach for baseball, football, soccer, basketball, softball  

Co-Chairman Finance 2011

• Part of team that presented and adopted a 0% tax increase in 2011 while increasing surplus
• Received better bond rating based on implementing new policies and better financial infrastructure
• Reduced energy costs by signing agreement with 3rd party electric supplier  
• Co-Chairman Caldwell Community Center 2011
• Part of team that spearheaded and designed renovations to improve the facility
• Introduced idea for monthly payment plan for members            

Council Highlights During First Term

• Hired via interview process new Business Administrator, Town Attorney, Borough Engineer, Prosecutor, Judge, Public Defender, CFO, new auditing firm
• Police department enforcement and revenue increased 180% in 2012 over 2011
• Instituted personnel evaluation policy for all department heads
• Built new turf field and sports complex
• Created new purchasing and requisition policies for better oversight    
• Performed fixed asset audit which had never been done in prior administrations
• Created a general ledger which had not been done in prior administrations
• Voted Council President 2011  

Board Memberships  

• Member of Rent Control Board 2010—Present

Changed portion of rent ordinance to clarify and expedite application process

• Member of Board of Health 2010—2011  
• Member of the Planning Board 2010  
• Library Board member 2009