Pam Murray

Pam Murray is a former member of the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County district 5, after being unseated and recalled from her council position on November 12, 2009.
Education and career
Prior to being elected to the Metro Council in 2003, Pam Murray had run unsuccessfully for the 5th district in 1999. She is a member of the Codes, Fair, and Farmer's Market; Federal Grants Review; and Health, Hospital, and Social Services Committees.
Pam Murray graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Tennessee State University and a master's degree in science and social work from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is a licensed social worker. On the third reading, she voted for the proposal for a new ballpark for the Nashville Sounds, which included provisions for hotels, condos, shops and other businesses on the land adjacent to the stadium.
2009 Recall
Amid rumor and speculation that Pam Murray did not actually live in Nashville, TN, but rather worked full-time at a methadone clinic in Detroit, Michigan, a special election to recall Murray was held, November 12, 2009. Murray was defeated in the recall election by challenger and Nashville resident Jamie Hollin by a vote of 539 to 542.

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