Over 1,000 Pounds of Trash Removed from St. Johns County Beaches during New Year’s Trash Bash Beach Cleanup On January 24, St. Johns County successfully hosted a county-wide beach cleanup event. The s
Clay Murphy, District 3, Vice-Chair
Clay Murphy, Vice-Chair
Commissioner, District 3
500 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine, FL 32084
P: (904) 209-0303
C: (904) 436-3973
E: bcc3cmurphy@sjcfl.us
Term Expires: 2028
About Commissioner Murphy
A resident of St. Johns County for over 33 years, Commissioner Murphy is married to Pamela and they have three children and six grandchildren.
Clay grew up in Palatka and served as a Florida State Trooper for 26 years. After retirement, along with his wife, Mr. Murphy is the proud owner and operator of the local Sonny’s BBQ.
Additionally, he has served his church for over 30 years, has been active in local charities to include Alpha Omega Miracle Home as both donor and board member, a Flagler College Saints athletic sponsor and board member for over 14 years, a previous Oakbrook HOA board member and chair and supporter of many other local charities.
2025 Board Committee Assignments
- Public Safety Coordinating Council
- Legislative Liaison
- Northeast Florida Regional Council
- North Florida TPO (Primary)
- Flagler Estates CRA Steering Committee
- Florida Association of Counties Trust (FACT)
- St Augustine Port, Waterway & Beach Authority
- City of St. Augustine Liaison
- Flagler Estates Road & Water District
- Resilient First Coast-Regional Resiliency Collaborative
Recent News
2025
Commissioner Murphy Speaks at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Posted on January 23, 2025
On January 18, 2025, Clay Murphy, District 3, Vice-Chair spoke at the 40th anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration commemorative breakfast. The event was hosted by the Dr. Martin Lut
St. Johns County Celebrates Castillo de San Marcos as a Certified Autism Center™ Designation
Posted on January 23, 2025
On January 15, 2025, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioner Ann Taylor, District 5, and Clay Murphy, District 3, Vice-Chair participated in a press conference hosted by the St. Johns County Cha
SJC Unveils New Historical Marker Honoring Wetumpka Fruit Company’s Impact in Hastings
Posted on January 7, 2025
On January 4th, St. Johns County and Hastings Main Street unveiled Hastings’ newest historical marker, provided by the State of Florida’s Division of Historical Resources. This marker honors the Wetum
2024
Commissioner Clay Murphy is appointed to the Northeast Florida Regional Council Board of Directors
Posted on December 18, 2024
During the Dec. 17, 2024, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, a motion was passed to appoint Commissioner Krista Joseph and Commissioner Clay Murphy to the Northeast Florid
Krista Joseph elected as new BOCC Chair and Clay Murphy as new Vice-Chair
Posted on November 20, 2024
On November 19, 2024, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) elected Krista Joseph, District 4, to serve as Chair and Clay Murphy, District 3, to serve as Vice-Chair during a Specia
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