(DRAFT)
"He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." James 1:8
MURPHY'S LAW: "If something can go wrong, it will go wrong.: PROOF OF "MURPHY'S LAW?
$190/night for hotel room and $50 night for parking. Commissioner MURPHY WAS A NO-SHOW.
On June 24, 2025, St. Johns County Commissioner CLAY MURPHY, now Commission Chair, was scheduled to attend Ethics, Sunshine and Open Records training sponsored by the Florida Association of Counties, at this fancy-bears Hilton Hotel in Orlando. A former Florida Highway Patrolman, Mr. Murphy did not attend the entire session. He left after a few minutes. We, the People still paid his hotel bill. IN FULL It's our money. MURPHY says he did attend other sessions, including corporate-sponsored events. The first day was a waste of our money, because he left the Ethics, Public Records and Sunshine Laws training on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, scheduled for 2 pm to 6 pm. Where's our refund?
IT"S OUR MONEY.
Florida Association of Counties June 24-27, 2025 schedule:
- • Wednesday, June 25
- • Thursday, June 26
- • Friday June 27
Tuesday, June 24
• 2:00 - 6:00 PM - Pre-Conference Workshop: Ethics, Public Records and Sunshine Laws
• 2:00 - 6:00 PM - Attendee Registration and Exhibitor Move-in
• 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Pre-Conference Welcome Event: Tropical Royale Casino Night
Wednesday, June 25
• 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Desk Open
• 8:00 - 9:00 AM - Continental Breakfast (sponsored by FMIT).
• 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
• 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Special Exhibit Hall Hours
• 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Opening Session w/ Keynote Speaker Anthony Robles
• 12:00 - 1:30 PM - Box Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
• 12:15 - 1:15 PM - Lunch with Nationwide: Are You Keeping Your Retirement Plans Up-to-date?
. 1:45 - 3:15 PM - Workshop: From Silos to Synergy: Transforming County Leadership Through
Collaboration
• 1:45 - 3:15 PM - Workshop Messaging with Consensus
• 1:45 - 3:15 PM - Workshop: Innovating Across Medical and Pharmacy Benefits: Finding
Synergies/Driving Value (sponsored by Aetna).
• 3:15 - 3:45 PM - Ice Cream Social in the Exhibit Hall
• 3:45 - 5:15 PM - Workshop: Transforming University Student into Public Sector Innovators: USPP
Broward
• 3:45 - 5:15 PM - Workshop: A Look at Florida DOGE
• 3:45 - 5:15 PM - Workshop: A Closer Look at Cooperative Purchasing with FSA
• 5:30 - 6:30 PM - Feeding Futures Charity Event & Reception (sponsored by Comcast).
Clay Murphy was born in Middlesboro, Ky 1960. His family moved to Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi before settling in Palatka, FL, in 1971.
After graduating from Palatka High School, Clay worked for the Sheriff's Office, first in Palatka, then in Jacksonville. In 1982 he joined the Florida Highway Patrol as a trooper, serving 26 years in that position.
Clay moved to St. Augustine in 1991 and met his wife Pamela married now 29 years. After retiring from the Florida Highway Patrol in 2008, Clay and Pamela had the opportunity to become franchisees of Sonny's BBQ. In addition to owning the restaurant, he is a co-owner and lead instructor at Ancient City Traffic School and Ancient City Motorcycle Training.
Clay and Pamela have three children and four grandchildren. Clay has been a member of the Family Worship Center Church since 1992, having served on their Safety team, Alter workers, Media team, and Prison ministry.
Work History
1979-80: Putnam County Sheriff's Office (Communications)
1980-82: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (Communications)
1982-2008: Florida Highway Patrol (Trooper)
2009-2019: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (Reserve Deputy)
2008-Present: Franchisee Sonny's BBQ for St. Augustine
Co-Owner lead instructor at Ancient City Traffic School
Co-Owner lead instructor at Ancient City Motorcycle Training
Trooper of the Month for the State of Florida.
Several service Awards for Enforcement Activity
BBQ Pitmaster of the Year (Sonny's BBQ)
Several Philanthropic Community Awards
Board Chair Oakbrook HOA (2 years)
Board Chair Alpha-Omega Miracle Home (6+ years)
Board Chair Flagler College Saints Club (present)
Memberships
Republican Party
NRA Life Member
St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
Airplane Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Broken Spoke Club
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
Florida Association of Retired State Troopers
American Association of State Troopers
Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC)
