Monthly Newsletter - January 2021
In This Issue
  • City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Jan. 18
  • Passport Processing
  • SNAP (Food Stamp) Program
  • Water and Sewer Laterals
  • Mayor's Employee Recognition
  • Winter Reading Program
  • Police Department Promotions
Murray City Passport Processing
Murray City offers convenient, full-service passport processing by providing in-house photos, fast and family-friendly service, and helpful staff. We aim to make submitting your application as quick and easy as possible.

The passport office is located at Murray City Hall, 5025 S. State Street, in the Recorder's Office (Room 113). Please check our webpage for hours of operation, fees, and to review a checklist of the required documentation to submit with your passport application. Questions? Call 801-264-2660.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
If you know of any individuals or families that are currently struggling to buy groceries, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) may be available to help. Please refer to the table below for eligibility.
To learn more about how to apply, and for information about other federal nutrition programs, please visit our website.
Annual Notice
Water and Sewer Lateral Ownership
Murray City is required by the state to provide regular notifications to property owners about their responsibility for water and sewer laterals.

As a property owner, you own the water and sewer service laterals that run from your home or business to the city's water meter and sewer mainline. As a result, you have the responsibility to maintain your laterals. The graphics below indicate the section of each lateral that the property owner is responsible for.
Employee Recognition: Jordon Petersen
Pictured: Mayor Camp, Battalion Chief Jordon Petersen, Fire Chief Jon Harris

Mayor Camp was pleased to recognize Fire Battalion Chief Jordon Petersen this month for his excellent service. Jordon is highly educated in mental health, with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a doctorate degree in psychology. Jordon’s education and work experience as a first responder have helped bridge the understanding of how responders struggle and cope with the demands of emergency services.
 
Jordon’s more notable and impactful initiatives involved the creation of Murray City Fire Department’s peer support program. The program encouraged a change in the culture of mental help and assists others in finding needed services. Jordon was also instrumental in helping jurisdictions all over the state establish their own programs. Jordon has presented at fire service and first responder conferences around the county. His speaking engagements have extended to include military, healthcare, education, and general government audiences. To date, Jordon has presented to over 100 groups outside of the City. 

Chief Petersen has received numerous recognitions for his initiatives, including a congressional citation in 2018. 
Murray Library Winter Reading Challenge 2021
 
Join #WinterRead2021 and log your reading to earn badges and a gift card to swig! Join the challenge using the Beanstack app or visit murraylibrary.org/winter. Complete the challenge to earn a gift card to Swig.
 
The new year is a time for reflection and reinvigoration. What better way to do that than to cozy up with inspiring books this winter? We encourage readers to choose books and stories from an array of diverse authors and topics and celebrate the transformative power of seeing oneself reflected in a book.
 
Please call 801-264-2580 or visit MurrayLibrary.org for more information.

Help Improve the Library

Services are limited here at the library, but we want to do what we can to make them more accessible. We would like your input so that we can better help you use the library. If you'd like to help, please head over to murraylibrary.org/survey and fill out the survey.
Police Department Promotions
Murray City Chief of Police Craig Burnett promoted three officers this month. The city appreciates the outstanding service provided by our police department and offers congratulations!
Trent Pearson
Promoted to Sergeant
Jake Huggard
Promoted to Lieutenant
Doug Roberts
Promoted to Deputy Chief
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