Politics & Government

Former Mayor Dick Murphy Signs Copies of New Book

Dick Murphy discussed and signed copies of his new book "San Diego's Judge Mayor: How Murphy's Law Blindsided Leadership with 2020 Vision" in La Jolla on Thursday night.

Former San Diego Mayor Dick Murphy held his first book signing to discuss and sign copies of San Diego's Judge Mayor: How Murphy's Law Blindsided Leadership with 2020 Vision at on Thursday evening.

Murphy's memoir covers his years in the military, work at the Pentagon and the White House, time as a Superior Court judge, and terms as a city councilman and San Diego mayor. His book also features 10 proposals or projects that will make San Diego a "city worthy of our affection” by 2020.

The book signing was attended by many interested readers including former City Councilwoman Donna Frye.

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The book can be purchased at Warwick's or online.

Murphy will hold another book signing at Barnes & Noble at 10775 Westview Parkway, CA 92126 on Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

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