Restoring Trust When Families Need It Most
Michael Murphy is a retired 25-year law enforcement officer and former Clark County Coroner who stepped in to lead the Public Administrator’s Office during a time of crisis, bringing stability, integrity, and professionalism when Clark County needed it most.
What the Public Administrator Does
Protecting Families During Life’s Most Difficult Moments
When someone passes away without a will or trusted representative, the Public Administrator is responsible for safeguarding their estate and ensuring it is handled lawfully, respectfully, and with care.
This office exists to protect vulnerable residents and to provide families with confidence, clarity, and compassion during a time of loss.
What the Public Administrator Does
Protecting Families During Life’s Most Difficult Moments
When someone passes away without a will or trusted representative, the Public Administrator is responsible for safeguarding their estate and ensuring it is handled lawfully, respectfully, and with care.
This office exists to protect vulnerable residents and to provide families with confidence, clarity, and compassion during a time of loss.
Why Michael Murphy
Trusted Leadership, Proven in a Crisis
When the previous Public Administrator was removed from office, Clark County turned to Michael Murphy to restore stability and public confidence.
For 12 months, Michael led the office through a period of crisis, ensuring operations continued without disruption and families continued receiving essential services.
With decades of public service experience, Michael understands the responsibility of this role and the importance of operating with absolute integrity.
Why Michael Murphy
Trusted Leadership, Proven in a Crisis
When the previous Public Administrator was removed from office, Clark County turned to Michael Murphy to restore stability and public confidence.
For 12 months, Michael led the office through a period of crisis, ensuring operations continued without disruption and families continued receiving essential services.
With decades of public service experience, Michael understands the responsibility of this role and the importance of operating with absolute integrity.
Michael Murphy’s Priorities
Integrity. Accountability. Service.
Restoring Public Trust
Transparent processes and responsible stewardship of estates.
Strengthening Oversight & Accountability
Clear safeguards to prevent waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
Improving Constituent Service
Compassionate support for families when it matters most.
Modernizing Systems
Updated processes to reduce delays and increase efficiency.
Michael Murphy’s Priorities
Integrity. Accountability. Service.
Restoring Public Trust
Transparent processes and responsible stewardship of estates.
Strengthening Oversight & Accountability
Clear safeguards to prevent waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
Improving Constituent Service
Compassionate support for families when it matters most.
Modernizing Systems
Updated processes to reduce delays and increase efficiency.
Community First. Politics Last.
Families deserve confidence that their loved ones’ estates are handled with professionalism, care, and integrity.
Michael Murphy believes public service means putting people first, especially when they are most vulnerable.
The Public Administrator’s office must operate with absolute integrity. Families deserve confidence that their loved ones’ estates are handled respectfully, efficiently, and under trusted management.
— Michael Murphy
Community First.
Politics Last.
Families deserve confidence that their loved ones’ estates are handled with professionalism, care, and integrity.
Michael Murphy believes public service means putting people first, especially when they are most vulnerable.
The Public Administrator’s office must operate with absolute integrity. Families deserve confidence that their loved ones’ estates are handled respectfully, efficiently, and under trusted management.
— Michael Murphy
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Help ensure the Public Administrator’s Office continues to serve families with integrity and accountability.