Michael attended Archbishop Carroll High School. He has a degree in marketing from St. Louis University. He lives with his wife.

Michael is a chief executive officer at M3 Innovations. He used to be special assistant to Cobb County Commission Chair Mike Boyce.

Michael Murphy's campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.

- Plans to support small businesses.
- Supports developing a downtown center.

Public Services

As of March 16, 2023, Michael Murphy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

City Budget

Wants to create a Land Bank Authority together with Cobb County to increase opportunities for home ownership.

- Supports affordable housing.
- Wants to create a Land Bank Authority together with Cobb County to increase opportunities for home ownership.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Plans to develop environmentally-sensible solid waste solutions.

- Plans to develop environmentally-sensible solid waste solutions.
- Wants to improve public transport.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Zoning

Oppose tax increases "without the consent of the voters."

- Oppose tax increases "without the consent of the voters."

Taxes

Plans to address food deserts in community.

- Plans to address food deserts in community.

Public Health

Michael Murphy

- 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 runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 