Morgan McPherson

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Morgan McPherson
Mayor of Key West
In office
2005–2009
Preceded by Jim Weekley
Succeeded by Craig Cates
Personal details
Born1968
Political partyNon-partisan office
Spouse(s)Christina McPherson
City managerJim Scholl
City attorneyShawn Smith
City clerkCheri Smith

Morgan McPherson (born 1968) was the mayor of Key West, Florida. He was elected in 2005 and defeated for reelection in 2009.[ permanent dead link ]

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Election

In 2005, Morgan McPherson narrowly defeated incumbent Mayor Jimmy Weekley by 24 votes. Then in 2009 McPherson lost reelection to Craig Cates by over 1,000 votes.[ permanent dead link ]

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