Politics & Government
Peter Murray, Incumbent Republican for Caldwell Council
Caldwell Councilman Murray seeks a second term on the borough 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
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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
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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
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