Richard M. (“Dick”) Murphy (born December 16, 1942) is a former U.S. politician. He served as the 33rd Mayor of San Diego, California from 2000 to 2005 Read full biography of Dick Murphy →
My belief is the majority of people in politics are just interested in pursuing this career in politics, and doing what's necessary to get... →
I'm convinced that unless you have some public financing of elections, you are never going to remove the power of wealthy interests over elected... →
At least I make decisions based on what I think is right, not who my friends might be.
I'm not going to rule out running for a second term. But, I think you have to be psychologically prepared to walk away from the job after four... →
I don't think that politics attracts the best and the brightest of America. It doesn't attract the most sincere people.
You have the biggest impact on controlling, on affecting local lives as mayor. It's so much more important than being a state legislator.
Your first obligation, I suppose, is to your God. Your second is to your family. And your third is to your community. And you ought to try to fulfill... →
Richard M. (“Dick”) Murphy (born December 16, 1942) is a former U.S. politician. He served as the 33rd Mayor of San Diego, California from 2000 to 2005