FOCUS:   How long have you been involved with the Redevelopment Authority?

MURRAY:  Since 1978.  I served on the steering committee [of the Citizen Advisory Council] for  public works.  I was a citizen’s representative for Region Three.  I was asked to serve by the Fulton Township Board of Supervisors.

Q:   When and how did you become a member of the Authority Board?

A:   I joined the Board in 1990 as Assistant Treasurer at Randy’s (Patterson, Redevelopment Authority Executive Director) request.  I became the Treasurer in 1993.                      

Q:   What do you enjoy most about serving on the Board?

A:    I enjoy going through the resolutions and deciding if they are worthy. . . (Those brought before us). . . are worthy. . .(and) are needed.

Q:    Where did you work before you retired?

A:     I worked at Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville, PA for forty years.  I  retired as a supervisor.

Q:     What are your personal interests?

A:    I’m involved in the Lion’s Club, church activities and am an ambulance volunteer.  Since the early 1970’s I’ve been a bottle collector, especially medicine ‘bitter’ bottles.

Q:    What do you think is the biggest challenge facing Lancaster County today?

A:    I’d have to say the trails.  The railroad lines.  There’s a lot of interest in all our townships in that.