Murali Swamy
Mason City Council
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About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Independent
Occupation
Candidate
Fun Fact
MY INTERESTS AND HOBBIES:
FAVORITE HOBBY – WATCHING SPORTS (NFL AND CRICKET)
FAVORITE TV SHOW – SEINFELD (WATCHING IT NOW FOR THE HUNDREDTH TIME!)
LOVE TRAVEL – ASK ME ABOUT OUR RECENT TRIP TO MOUNT KAILASH!
WHAT MAKES ME TICK (BESIDES COFFEE)
HELPING ORPHANED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS GET THE EDUCATION THEY DESERVE.
LIFTING PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY — BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES A FAIR SHOT.
SOLVING PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF JUST TALKING ABOUT THEM
Past Experience
Community-Rooted. Globally Experienced. Committed to Mason.
27 years in Greater Cincinnati, 11 years in Mason
Father of two – one Mason High School alum and one current student.
Active volunteer with firsthand knowledge of education, safety, and community needs.
Global business executive with leadership experience across the US, India, and Singapore.
Proven track record supporting startups and driving economic innovation in Mason.
My Top Issues
Increase Civic Participation
INSTILL THE MINDSET OF “OUR CITY. OUR RESPONSIBILITY” AMONG ALL CONSTITUENTS.
REPRESENT EVERY CONSTITUENT, INCLUDING THOSE NEW TO LOCAL GOVERNANCE.
ENCOURAGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION BY RAISING AWARENESS.
PROMOTE FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES
FOCUS ON A HELATHY AND SAFE ENIVORNMENT.
HELP MAINTAIN MASON SCHOOL’S TOP RANKING.
SUPPORT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOL.
FOSTER BUSINESS SUCCESS
MAKE MASON THE TOP CHOICE FOR BUSINESSES WITH STRONG TALENT, SUPPORT, AND A BUSINESS-FRIENDLY ENIVRONMENT.
ATTRACT INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH.
RETAIN TOP TALENT BY CREATING LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Who I'm Running Against
Mark Haake (Republican Party)
Current Council Member
Barbara Spaeth (Republican Party)
Current Council Member
Kim Singh (Democrat Party)
First time candidate with very similar platform
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