The city passport office has extended its operating hours. Appointments are available between 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

The U.S. Department of State is advising travelers to apply for passports at least six (6) months before international travel.

·    Routine service can take up to 6-9 weeks*

·    Expedited service can take up to 3-5 weeks*

*Processing times begin the day the application is received at a passport agency or center, not the day the application was mailed or executed at an acceptance facility.

Before visiting our passport office, please schedule an appointment and review the list of required documentation.

Murray City elected officials and staff rely on citizen involvement and expertise. As a result, the City has established the following citizen boards and commissions. 

o   Arts Advisory Board

o   Building Board of Appeals

o   Ethics Commission

o   Hearing Officers

o   History Advisory Board

o   Library Board of Directors

o   MCCD Design Review Committee

o   Murray Senior Recreation Center Board

o   Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

o   Personnel Advisory Board

o   Planning and Zoning Commission

o   Public Safety Advisory Board

o   Shade Tree and Beautification Commission

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, then submit your resume to kmiller@murray.utah.gov. For additional information about a board or commission, visit the following link: https://www.murray.utah.gov/115/Boards-Commissions

Salt Lake County Housing & Community Development is seeking a Murray citizen to fill a vacancy on the Community & Economic Development Advisory Council (CEDAC). CEDAC acts “in an advisory capacity to the Salt Lake County Mayor, as it relates to the Community Development Block Grant Program hard cost programs.” 

CEDAC members commit to a 2-year term, which is renewable for one additional 2-year term. The weekly meetings, January through March, have historically been for two hours mid-day, with lunch provided. Committee members typically spend an additional 2-5 hours each week individually reading and reviewing applications prior to discussion.

If you are interested in serving on this Council and are a Murray resident, please send a resume to Doug Hill in the Murray City mayor’s office at dhill@murray.utah.gov

The new Murray City Hall is nearing completion. The building is scheduled to be complete by the end of March after which furniture will be delivered and the building occupied in May 2023.

As humans many of us set a resolution for ourselves for the new year. Since our pets can improve our physical and mental health, lets improve the lives of our cats and dogs this year as well.

1.      Update Their Tags & Microchips: If your contact information has changed, get your pet a new tag and update your info that’s attached to their microchip. Also, make sure the info on their tag is still readable, often it rubs off.

2.      Bring Out the Brush: Not only does brushing improve their coats, it helps you connect.  

3.      Declutter! Throw away those dirty, germy, broken toys. Get them something new to play with.

4.      Make Time to Play: Whether it’s swimming, hiking, or learning new tricks; your pet needs time to play and bond with you because they love you unconditionally.

5.      Measure Their Food: It’s easy to overfeed a pet who acts like there’s never enough food in the bowl. Throw a measuring cup in their food containers and use it every day. Food is often a way we say, “I Love You.” Love your pet with other things like attention, play dates, or more car rides.

6.      Take Them to the Vet: Just like humans, pets should see their veterinarian for an annual check-up. They need to have their yearly vaccinations to keep them healthy and happy. Often when pets get sick, there is something going on with them that we can’t see.

Don’t forget to license your pets! For more information visit AdoptUtahPets.org or come by Salt Lake County Animal Services, 511 W 3900 S, in Salt Lake City.