Scott Murray

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Scott Murray

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Nebraska, 2010

Graduate

University of Nebraska, 2011

Personal

Birthplace

Omaha, Neb.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Project engineer

Contact

Personal LinkedIn

Scott Murray ran for election to the Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors to represent Subdivision 7 in Nebraska. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Murray completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Scott Murray was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2010 and a graduate degree in 2011 from the University of Nebraska. His career experience includes working as a project engineer. Murray is affiliated with Mary Our Queen School and Engineers Club of Omaha.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2022)

General election

General election for Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors Subdivision 7

Bob Sidzyik defeated Scott Murray in the general election for Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors Subdivision 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Bob Sidzyik (Nonpartisan)	53.0	12,280
		Scott Murray (Nonpartisan)	46.2	10,723
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	188

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,191
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors Subdivision 7

Bob Sidzyik and Scott Murray defeated Bob Lausten and Ronald Wanek in the primary for Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors Subdivision 7 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Bob Sidzyik (Nonpartisan)	29.6	3,095
✔		Scott Murray (Nonpartisan)	25.9	2,708
		Bob Lausten (Nonpartisan)	24.1	2,523
	Submit photo	Ronald Wanek (Nonpartisan)	20.5	2,145

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,471
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Scott Murray completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Murray's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in Nebraska and work as a Professional Mechanical Engineer. I have over a decade of Utility Engineering experience, and am passionate about the Energy Industry. I have worked on both the business and technical side of utilities and understand how they work. I have my Master's Degree in Engineering from the University of Nebraska and went to Papillion La Vista High School. I am currently on the School Board for Mary our Queen School in Omaha. I want to build things better for the long term and love working with people to solve problems.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Encourage joint projects and utility transparency.
• Modernize the system in order to better provide and connect services with the customer.
• Plan for the future and not reactionarily maintaining the status quo.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm personally passionate about our infrastructure in the United States. Its age and performance are slowly becoming obsolete and needs proper oversight and direction in order to provide reliable services to the public.

I have worked as a Mechanical Engineer for OPPD and at Clearway Energy's Heating and Cooling System in downtown Omaha. I currently work as a Project Engineer at Olsson Engineering. I volunteer where I can and am currently on the School Board for Mary Our Queen School in Omaha. I have hundreds of hours of volunteer experience and was even an Eagle Scout, and went to Papillion La Vista High School. I want to give back to the community with the greatest and best impact possible. I know that I can make a difference and improve by helping with what I know. Nebraska is my home.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Public Utilities are a critical part of the state in providing water and natural gas to homes and businesses throughout the Omaha Metro. The fact that it is a customer owned utility makes it that much more of a responsibility to be correctly maintained with proper oversight from experienced individuals.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The ability to listen and communicate.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a problem solver and willing to listen to all sides before making a decision.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Provide proper direction and oversight from the customer owners to the utility in order for the services to maintain their high standards of service.

What legacy would you like to leave?

One of a long lasting quality system that provides needed services to the community.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was working as a stocker at HyVee on 96th and Giles. I worked primarily in the produce department during high school.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"We don't talk about Bruno"

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The Board of Directors approves all compensation packages and union contracts.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I don't think it is beneficial for oversight of a Utility that the holders of the office have previous experience in Government or Politics. They should have experience in the Energy industry and Utilities.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

I believe an analytical and problem solving approach to the office would be most helpful to the holders of the office.

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