Thomas J. Murphy Jr.
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Thomas J. Murphy Jr. (born August 15, 1944) is an American former politician and city management consultant from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served in state government in two capacities, from 1979 to 1982 representing the 17th district, and from 1983 to 1993 representing the 20th district. From January 1994 until January 2006 he served as mayor of Pittsburgh. Murphy is also a former senior resident fellow for urban development at the Urban Land Institute. Murphy is now a principal with Urban Development Advisors LLC, providing expert advice to communities to help them understand what drives real estate investment, sustainable land use practices, economic development and ensures long-lasting community commitment.
Thomas J. Murphy Jr. | |
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57th Mayor of Pittsburgh | |
In office January 3, 1994 – January 3, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Sophie Masloff |
Succeeded by | Bob O'Connor |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
In office January 4, 1983 – December 15, 1993[1] | |
Preceded by | Stephen Grabowski |
Succeeded by | Barbara Burns |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
In office January 2, 1979 – November 30, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Robert Ravenstahl |
Succeeded by | Bob Robbins |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-08-15) August 15, 1944 (age 79)[2] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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