The City of Mustang provides a " Spotlight Employee" each month so that citizens can learn more about the public servants that contribute to our City running smoothly. The Spotlight Employee will feature answers to a series of questions about the selected employee, the department and position they serve in, and unique likes and interests of the employee.
The February 2026 Spotlight Employee is Jess Murrell.
How long have you worked for the City of Mustang? 2 years.
Where were you born? (Hospital is not a permitted answer) Mabank, Texas.
Where do you live and how long have you lived there? We have lived in South Oklahoma City for 4 years.
Are you married? Do you have any children? I've been married to my beautiful wife Dana for 14 years. We have two boys.
What do you enjoy the most about working for the City of Mustang? I enjoy the people of Mustang.
What project have you most enjoyed being a part of while working for the City of Mustang? Getting a property cleaned up that the City of Mustang had been working on for several years before I arrived.
Favorite Food? BBQ.
Favorite Recording Artist? Johnny Cash
Do you have a secret skill or talent? I have no skill or talent. (Editors Note: We disagree!)
What is the biggest misconception or misunderstanding about what a Code Enforcement Officer does and does not do? I think it would be that I can only enforce codes from the curb to the side and the back of the property. Code Enforcement does not enforce anything in the street. Also the rules on how long the state gives citizens to get violations resolved.
Pictured is JJ and his beautiful wife Dana.