Hello, MY NAME IS
HARRISON MURPHY CLARK

I own and operate Murphy’s Mid-Century in Inglewood where I’ve been since 2018. I am running as an independent candidate in Ward 9.

Ward 9 and its unique inner-city communities have an interesting future ahead of them. As Calgary grows, our neighbourhoods are poised to play a key role in developing that vision.

Our next city councillor must be prepared to represent our community's voices and restore trust in the council’s ability to meet the basic needs of our neighbourhoods while engaging us in the decision-making process about our future.

I have broad experience in community relations, management, and communications. I have also rolled up my sleeves and built my own business, which involved tremendous learning and skill-building. I believe this experience will make me an asset to our city council.

The entrepreneurial spirit in Calgary is legendary. It requires an excellent work ethic and, traditionally, a good reputation— built on honesty and integrity. These ideals still guide my life and have brought me a great distance.

I intend to put these principles to work again now, as I seek to be your next selection for City Councillor of Ward 9. Follow along as I document the journey. There is much to learn and thousands of people to meet.

Harrison Clark standing in front of his Inglewood store Murphy's Mid Century Modern.
Harrison Clark as a young kid visiting the family farm in ACME.

A canadian story

Born and raised in Calgary, Harrison, like most Canadians, is the son of diverse immigrant families. German on his mother’s side, his great- grandparents immigrated to Pincher Creek, Alberta in the late 1920s. His maternal grandparents raised pure-bred Holstein cattle in Acme, later Carstairs, Alberta and went on to produce some of the most decorated Holsteins in North American history.

Black and white photo of a man and a woman laughing, with the man holding a camera or phone for a selfie. The woman has curly hair and is smiling widely. The man has short hair and is wearing a light-colored jacket or shirt.
A vintage black-and-white photo of a woman wearing a floral blouse and a long skirt standing outside next to an old truck, with a wooden fence and open landscape in the background.
Black and white photo of a group of men, one of whom is in the center with his mouth open, wearing a light-colored shirt, with others around him. They are sitting outdoors on the ground with hay, near a barrel, seemingly engaged in a conversation or activity.
Black and white photograph of a woman and a young girl riding a horse outdoors with a building and fence in the background.

Harrison’s mother moved to Calgary in the 1970s and built a lifelong career in our oil & gas sector where she still works today. Harrison was raised in the city but remained close to his grandparents and the farm, helping out during the summer and at harvest time.

Group of five people sitting on a couch in a room, smiling and looking at the camera.

Harrison’s entire paternal family, including aunts, uncles and grandparents immigrated to Calgary in the 1970s from Pakistan, fleeing political and religious persecution as Catholics at a turbulent time in the country's early years. They set out to start over and build new lives in Canada, and did so together.

Three elderly individuals standing in a living room with brown patterned wallpaper, Christmas decorations, and potted plants.
A smiling elderly couple sitting on a wooden bench near a water fountain in a garden park, with greenery and a person in the background.
A family gathering around a table with drinks and snacks, with a woman holding a baby and laughing, others engaged in conversation, in a cozy, vintage-style room.
An older man with gray hair and mustache hugging a young boy with straight brown hair, who is holding a crayon.

Harrison’s father worked as a repairman for Sears for nearly his entire career before passing away in 2012. Harrison is of the first Canadian- born generation of his father’s family.