Tim Radford

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New Mayors of WNC: Tim Radford of Murphy

Meet the Mayor | Murphy NC

Tim Radford has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has been a resident of Murphy since 2005 and has served on the Town Council since 2015. He lives with his family in Murphy.

Tim Radford (Mayor of Murphy, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Tim is currently the mayor of Murphy. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously served on the Murphy Town Council from 2015 to 2021.

Plans to work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to improve traffic management in downtown Murphy.

Economy

Supports expanding broadband access in rural areas.

Public Services

Plans to repair old infrastructure, including pipes from the 1800s.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 3, 2025, Tim Radford did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports expanding broadband access to rural areas to ensure students have internet access for remote learning.

Education

Jeff Crane

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Jeff's campaign for Murphy Mayor in 2021 was his first entry into politics. 

As of September 3, 2025, Jeff Crane did not have a website or any information online.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.