Rich Murray
MN · Mayor of Albert Lea
Rich Murray is mayor of Albert Lea, owner of ISC Financial Advisors, an Army veteran, and a former state representative (2011-2013). He has stressed careful city spending, avoiding big tax hikes, and more housing for local workers.
Where Rich Murray stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (3 support · 2 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Carried in the House a law letting cooperative electric utilities file a report instead of a full long-range power plan with state regulators. The governor signed it as Chapter 268 of 2012.
May 2, 2012Supports Government Efficiency
Source: revisor.mn.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 support · 2 oppose
Voted for a preliminary 2027 city property tax levy of up to $9.96 million, a 7.87% increase. It passed 6-1.
September 28, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted against a $2.2 million contract to build part of the Songbird Trail with Freeborn County. It passed 4-3.
June 22, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted against two City Hall remodel plans. He said none of the hundreds of residents he spoke with backed a remodel. The council chose basic repairs instead.
March 9, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted for the 2026 city tax levy, a 5.3% increase, and a $21.6 million general fund budget. Both passed 6-1.
December 8, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted against a $16,000 grant and $16,000 city loan to fix up a run-down building at 201 Front St. E. The plan failed 3-3.
April 28, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Track record — General
General · 11 records
Voted for new pet rules allowing up to four dogs and cats in any mix per home. The change passed 4-3.
May 26, 2026
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted against raising the city's limit on cannabis businesses from two to four. He said he does not support cannabis. The change passed 5-2.
February 9, 2026
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Recommended Ted Herman to fill the open Ward 3 council seat after interviewing six applicants.
February 6, 2026
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Did not vote on a deal giving a city lot to a home builder. He said he works with the builder on financing.
November 10, 2025
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted against city licenses for two cannabis businesses, Matchbox Farms and Black Husky. Both passed.
August 11, 2025
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Voted against sending $9.8 million in arena, pool and theater upgrades to a public vote. He said the council could pay for it without a referendum. The referendum plan passed 5-2.
January 22, 2024
Source: albertleatribune.com
Was elected mayor of Albert Lea with 4,787 votes (74.2%) to 1,632 for Ryan McCamish.
November 8, 2022
Source: albertleatribune.com
Was endorsed for mayor by the Albert Lea Tribune editorial board over Ryan McCamish.
October 28, 2022
Source: albertleatribune.com
Won the Albert Lea City Council Ward 1 seat with 1,267 votes (68.4%) to 580 for Craig Havener.
November 8, 2016
Source: albertleatribune.com
Was chief author of House File 103, a law that changed who qualifies for unemployment benefits and how long extended benefits last. The governor signed it as Chapter 6 of 2011.
March 9, 2011
Source: revisor.mn.gov
Won the Minnesota House District 27A seat over Rep. Robin Brown by 57 votes after an automatic recount.
November 2, 2010
Source: lrl.mn.gov
Past race Rich Murray ran in:
- Mayor · November 3, 2026 · Albert Lea city, Minnesota · incumbent