Tim Murry
FL · Mayor of Clermont (City Council Seat 3)
Tim Murry is the mayor of Clermont, a 22-year Air Force veteran, and a retired U.S. Postal Service employee who helped found the Boys & Girls Club of South Lake. He focuses on responsible growth, public safety, and infrastructure.
Where Tim Murry stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (2 records), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 2 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted against letting a car dealership expand because the project went over the city's limit on paved ground that blocks rainwater. The council approved it 4-1 (Ordinance 2021-002).
February 23, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 2 support
Proposed asking voters to change council terms from two years to four years to cut election costs. A motion to put it on the ballot failed 2-3.
March 24, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Moved to hire an outside firm for a 10-year forensic audit of city funds, paid from reserves. The motion died because no council member seconded it.
May 27, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 2 oppose
Voted against a $450,000 contract to write a new downtown zoning code. He said the plan covered only part of the city. The council approved it 4-1.
August 26, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Voted against advertising a lower city property tax rate of 4.59 mills. He said he would not back anything below the current rate. The council approved it 4-1.
July 29, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Voted against setting the city property tax rate at a lower 4.623 mills at the final budget hearing. That motion failed 2-3.
September 30, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Voted against rejecting a plan for a citizen advisory committee for the Clermont Police Department. He said some residents feel police treat them unfairly. The council rejected the plan 4-1 (Resolution 2021-009R).
January 26, 2021Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Track record — General
General · 11 records
Traveled to Tallahassee with two council members to ask state lawmakers for local funding during the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days.
February 11, 2026
Source: sltablet.com
Voted against denying a new phase of homes in the Wellness Way area. He said the project met the city rules in place when it was approved. The motion to deny failed 2-3.
June 10, 2025
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Voted against moving council meetings to 3 p.m. He said an earlier time could keep working people from taking part or running for office. The council approved it 4-1.
May 13, 2025
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Voted against ending the contract to build Fire Station No. 2 on the Baptist Church site and shifting the work to an expansion. The council approved the change 4-1.
January 14, 2025
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Voted against hiring Rick Van Wagner, his 2024 election opponent, as interim city manager. The council approved the hire 4-1.
December 17, 2024
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Voted against firing the city attorney without cause and naming an interim city attorney. The council approved it 4-1.
December 10, 2024
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Won a third term as Clermont mayor, beating Rick Van Wagner 12,112 votes to 10,843.
November 5, 2024
Source: enr.electionsfl.org
Voted against replacing the city's volunteer code enforcement board with a single hearing officer (special magistrate). The motion failed on a 2-2 tie (Ordinance 2024-016).
January 23, 2024
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Won re-election as Clermont mayor, beating Danielle Page 8,419 votes to 6,901.
November 8, 2022
Source: enr.electionsfl.org
Named by the council as Clermont's member on the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District board.
December 8, 2020
Source: docs.clermontfl.org
Won election as Clermont mayor (City Council Seat 3), beating Diane Travis 10,352 votes to 10,144.
November 3, 2020
Source: enr.electionsfl.org
Past race Tim Murry ran in:
- Clermont Mayor (City Council Seat 3) · November 3, 2026 · Clermont city, Florida · incumbent