Sandra Murman

Former State Representative Sandra L. Murman completed eight years as a member of the Florida House of Representatives in 2004. Representative Murman was the first Republican Woman to hold the position of Speaker Pro-Tempore in the Florida House of Representatives. She has been elected to the Hillsborough County Commission in 2010. She hit the ground running in Tallahassee and through her hard work and knowledge of the legislative process she personally sponsored and passed 64 bills and brought home over $900 million dollars that benefited the Tampa Bay area and her constituency during her tenure. Sandy represented the citizens of District 56, which covers Harbour Island, Davis Island, Gibsonton, Riverview, Brandon and downtown Tampa. Before deciding to seek election, Representative Murman had a successful career in business as a manager and sales representative for Top 500 Companies.

Sandy has lived in Hillsborough County for over 35 years and has spent many hours volunteering her time as an active community advocate as well as a public policy leader in making children and families safer, smarter, healthier, and financially secure for the future. She has been directly involved in more than 20 organizations that support our community and enhances the lives of our children and hard working families. Her hands on approach in addition to her knowledge and leadership in the legislature in helping others has earned her recognition and numerous awards for her unequaled support, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Peter Bernal Award of Distinction for the Florida Association of Health Care Plans, Community Advocate for Education award for the Hillsborough Education Foundation, Sun Coast Girl Scout Council 2004 Woman of Distinction, Sheriff’s Association, Legislative Leadership; Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year; Florida Assisted Living Association, Legislator of the Year; Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Legislator of the Year; and American Cancer Society, Legislative Leadership Award. She was recently presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for my dedication and commitment for making a positive impact in the community for building a new Children’s Museum.