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MURRAY, Frank. (O'Neill, NB- ). Public Works Chief. Murray led the Public Works Department through construction of the [[DUBUQUE GREYHOUND PARK]] and initial construction phases of the U.S. 61 freeway and the [[ICE HARBOR]] renovation. | MURRAY, Frank. (O'Neill, NB- ). Public Works Chief. Murray led the Public Works Department through construction of the Dubuque Greyhound Park, (now the [[DUBUQUE GREYHOUND PARK AND CASINO]]) and initial construction phases of the U.S. 61 freeway and the [[ICE HARBOR]] renovation. | ||
Murray entered city government in 1973 as assistant city manager. Three years later he survived reorganization in the [[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]] to become acting public works director. In September 1976, Murray became the permanent director over a department that included engineering, streets, trash collection, and sewer and water operations. Budget cuts in 1984 nearly cost Murray his job which was saved by one vote. Surviving more reorganization, Murray became the director of public works and transportation in 1989. His retirement became effective March 31, 1991. | Murray entered city government in 1973 as assistant city manager. Three years later he survived reorganization in the [[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]] to become acting public works director. In September 1976, Murray became the permanent director over a department that included engineering, streets, trash collection, and sewer and water operations. Budget cuts in 1984 nearly cost Murray his job which was saved by one vote. Surviving more reorganization, Murray became the director of public works and transportation in 1989. His retirement became effective March 31, 1991. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:35, 14 March 2010
MURRAY, Frank. (O'Neill, NB- ). Public Works Chief. Murray led the Public Works Department through construction of the Dubuque Greyhound Park, (now the DUBUQUE GREYHOUND PARK AND CASINO) and initial construction phases of the U.S. 61 freeway and the ICE HARBOR renovation.
Murray entered city government in 1973 as assistant city manager. Three years later he survived reorganization in the DUBUQUE CITY HALL to become acting public works director. In September 1976, Murray became the permanent director over a department that included engineering, streets, trash collection, and sewer and water operations. Budget cuts in 1984 nearly cost Murray his job which was saved by one vote. Surviving more reorganization, Murray became the director of public works and transportation in 1989. His retirement became effective March 31, 1991.