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Joshua Murray

NONPARTISAN

Joshua Murray is running for Lavon Mayor.

Personal background

Joshua Murray lives with his family in Lavon, Texas.

Professional background

Joshua is an operations manager in the residential construction and home services industry. He previously served in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2015.

Political background

Joshua previously ran for Collin County Judge in 2022 but did not win.

Economy

Supports using data and evidence to guide economic decisions, rather than relying on consultants.

Believes in prioritizing the needs of current residents over "rapid, incentive-driven growth."

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Public Services

Believes prioritizing developer incentives over responsible, long-term planning creates an unsustainable situation for the school districts that serve the rapidly growing population.

Believes that respect, proactive transparency, accountability, and integrity will restore public confidence in government.

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Housing & Urban Development

Opposes Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), and other residential development incentives.

Believes MUDs and PIDs lead to higher property taxes for new residents and first-time homebuyers, making the local housing market unpredictable.

Believes incentives for developers create an imbalance that harms the community and supports prioritizing development practices that benefit residents over developers.

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Public Safety

Believes the police, fire departments, and City Hall are inadequate to serve the current population.

Supports investing in first responders and infrastructure to ensure public safety, and plans to provide adequate staffing, equipment, and resources for Lavon's firefighters and police officers.

Believes effective emergency management requires thorough planning and regular practice with first responders and city officials.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes infrastructure should be aesthetically pleasing and foster a positive work environment, but said, "achieving this doesn’t necessitate astronomical debt."

Believes in creating a comprehensive, long-term capital improvement strategy to address infrastructure strain from rapid development and the high ratio of apartments to single-family homes.

Believes transportation issues are connected to city growth and the need for fiscal accountability.

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Energy & the Environment

As of September 19, 2025, Joshua Murray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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