Council Members

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Paul Pickett was sworn into office on January 2, 2024.

Paul and his family have made Murray their home for 24 years. He was born and raised in Argentina and immigrated to the United States as a young man. He had to learn English since Spanish is his native language. He graduated from Rigby High School and accepted an appointment from his US senator to attend the USAF Academy. After two years there, he opted to serve a mission for his church in Mexico, where he served honorably for two years. He later attended Ricks College, the University of Utah, Idaho State University, and Washington State University, where he received his master’s in education.

Paul has worked for 33 years as a private secondary school teacher, international facility representative, regional manager of facilities, and currently as an international area manager for BYU-Pathway. He has in-depth experience with facilities, contracts, negotiations, analytics, and managing relationships.

Paul is a big fan of Utah football and gymnastics, Real Salt Lake, and the Utah Jazz. He also loves to bake bread and make pizza. He and his wife love to travel, and he has visited 23 countries so far. They are the parents of 5 children, all of whom are Murray High School graduates, and they have 4 grandchildren.

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Pam Cotter was sworn into office on January 3, 2022.

District 2 is the home of Murray City’s Council Member Pam Cotter who was born and raised in Glens Falls, New York. She graduated from South Glens Falls High School in 1975 then moved to Utah where she met her husband, Bill, whom she married in 1977. They first lived in Granger then Magna, Utah before moving to Murray in 1985 where they have lived in the same house ever since. They have two amazing daughters, Lisa, and Laura, who both attended Murray School District schools.

Pam worked in Murray City School District for 30 years in positions ranging from Playground Supervisor, Teacher’s Aide, and Permanent Substitute Teacher. She also served on the PTA at Viewmont Elementary and Riverview Junior High. She retired after the election to put her full effort into serving on the Murray City Council, where she initially served as an interim council member for 3 months in 2017.

In her spare time, Pam volunteers at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, fundraises for the American Heart Association, supports Murray High School theater, and attends U of U gymnastics meets.

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Diane Turner has served District 4 since 2014 and was recently sworn into office for a thrid on January 3, 2022.

Diane is excited to have the opportunity to serve the community she’s lived in for more than 24 years. Sheis a graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in sociology/criminal justice and later earned her Master of Public Administration. For 27 years, Diane worked in criminal and juvenile justice for the State of Utah. After retiring, Diane served as executive director of “Yeehaaa” an organization that taught valuable coping skills to youth by working with horses.

On the Murray City Council, Diane’s interests include promoting environmental responsibility, which has led her to initiate an idle free ordinance. She continues to promote environmental responsibility in vehicle purchases, building construction principles and proper recycling practices. Diane encourages a healthy lifestyle and active transportation and was instrumental in bringing the east side Murray canal trail to fruition. Diane is a very dedicated council member and admits that this job permeates her life as she spends many hours studying issues. Her forte is communication with her constituents, actively promoting transparency in government.

Diane is married to Charles Turner and they have three sons. Diane and Charles are delighted when they have the opportunity to spend time with their five grandchildren. In their retirement, travel is a special delight, spending time in Europe, Barbados, South America, central California, Washington, and Baltimore.

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Adam Hock was sworn into office on January 2, 2024.

Adam and Stephanie Hock moved to Murray in 2013 with their family of twin girls, Jenna and Lucy and their son Owen. During that time, Adam completed a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in English Literature and was hired as a seminary teacher for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Adam then completed his first master’s degree in religion from Brigham Young University, their last child Dallin came into the family, and Stephanie began an art business. During the subsequent years, he returned to school and became more involved in the Murray School District. He attended the University of Utah for a second master's degree in American History. Professionally, he began teaching seminary at Murray High and Hillcrest Junior High and also served on the Longview Elementary Community Council for two terms.

Adam has found joy in helping to improve our schools and community and in his spare time he enjoys running and has completed five marathons. He loves to read and buy books and enjoys spending time with his family, especially on family vacations. Adam has a personal goal to visit every Major League Baseball stadium.

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