JENE BUTLER

Dr. Jene Butler is seeking re-election to Murphy City Council Place 6 and is the current Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. She was appointed Deputy Mayor Pro Tem in 2021, 2022, and 2024. She has lived in Murphy since 2012 with her husband of 19 years Joseph Butler Sr and her two children that both attend Wylie ISD schools. She became involved in the community by joining the Parks and Recreation board in 2017. She was Chair of the Parks and Recreation board in 2019. In 2019 she ran for and was elected to Murphy City Council Place 6.

About Jene

  • Current Position: Dr. Jene Butler is seeking re-election for Murphy City Council Place 6 and serves as the Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, having been appointed to this role in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
  • Community Involvement: She has lived in Murphy since 2012 with her husband and two children who attend Wylie ISD schools. She became involved in the community by joining the Parks and Recreation Board in 2017, later serving as its Chair in 2019.
  • Maxwell Creek Park Renovation: Butler played a key role in the renovation of Maxwell Creek Park, ensuring it was ADA accessible and family-friendly. She also opposed the placement of a wastewater treatment plant in the nearby ETJ of Parker, which could negatively impact Murphy residents.
  • Support for Local Businesses: During the pandemic, she advocated for eliminating signage fees to support struggling businesses, a proposal passed unanimously by the City Council.
  • Murphy Unites Initiative: Butler worked with Murphy Unites to promote local businesses and collaborated on projects like the creation of “The Corridor” to support business growth and community engagement.
  • Chamber of Commerce Leadership: As the Director at Large for the Murphy Chamber of Commerce, Butler has facilitated a strong partnership between the Chamber and the city, earning recognition with the Chairman’s Award in 2024 and the Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2022 and 2023.
  • 9-1-1 System Advocacy: In 2024, she served on the NCT 9-1-1 board, contributing to the planning and maintenance of emergency systems across 13 counties and serving a population of 1.7 million people.
  • Educational and Professional Background: Dr. Butler holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and an MBA in healthcare. She has extensive experience in critical care, trauma, and as a nurse practitioner specializing in primary care.

  • Support for Youth Programs: She has supported the Youthpreneur program, invited the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship director to speak at council meetings, and encouraged youth involvement in leadership and local government.

  • Focus for the Future: Butler emphasizes economic development, strategic planning for Murphy’s growth, the preservation of green spaces, and revisiting property tax rates to ensure affordability for residents, particularly seniors and the disabled.

​​Major Accomplishments:

  • Current Position and Leadership: Seeking re-election to Murphy City Council Place 6 and serving as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
  • Parks and Recreation Impact: Played a key role in the renovation of Maxwell Creek Park, ensuring ADA accessibility and creating a family-friendly space.
  • Support for Local Businesses: Successfully advocated for the elimination of signage fees during the pandemic, helping struggling businesses.
  • Murphy Unites Initiative: Worked with the Murphy Chamber of Commerce and the city to promote local businesses and created “The Corridor” to support business growth.
  • Chamber of Commerce Leadership: Served as Director at Large for the Murphy Chamber of Commerce, facilitating collaboration with the city and earning the 2024 Chairman’s Award.
  • 9-1-1 System Advocacy: Contributed to the planning and maintenance of emergency 9-1-1 systems, serving 1.7 million people across 13 counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
  • Educational and Professional Excellence: Holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and an MBA with a focus on healthcare, with extensive experience in critical care and nursing practice.
  • Youth Engagement: Advocated for the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship program and supported the Youthpreneur program, encouraging youth involvement in leadership and community development.
  • Key City Initiatives: Advocated for HEB’s arrival in Murphy, proposed median enhancements to save the city money, and worked on sidewalk connectivity for children’s safety.
  • Focus for Future Growth: Emphasized economic development, strategic planning for Murphy’s growth, the preservation of green spaces, and revisiting property tax rates to ensure affordability for residents.