EDMOND —
To the Editor:
I first moved to Edmond in 1970. I graduated from Edmond Memorial High School when there was only one high school. I’ve watched Edmond, and Oklahoma, grow and prosper.
Clark Jolley has been my senator for seven years. I’ve watched him capably represent Edmond and blossom into the leader that our state needs. And while Clark can’t take credit for all of Oklahoma’s remarkable recent achievements, he has certainly been instrumental. Oklahoma has weathered the great recession far better than most other states. We are creating jobs, growing our economy, refilling our Rainy Day fund, all while lowering taxes. Our unemployment rate is well below that of the nation. Clark’s leadership role in the Senate has been a key. His chairmanship of the Senate appropriations committee is one of the most important roles at the Capitol. Leadership is earned, not given. His role was earned by getting things done.
Edmond could not be better positioned at our state Capitol, and there could not be a better senator for Edmond than Jolley. I can say that because I’ve watched him in action. I have had the unique honor and privilege to serve Gov. Mary Fallin as her Secretary of Energy for just more than a year. In my short time at the state Capitol I’ve seen who gets things done, and how things get done. Sen. Jolley is a critical part of that process and a true conservative statesman. He stands his ground when he has to and works with others when he needs to. The results speak for themselves.
With the help of Jolley, the Legislature worked with Fallin to balance the budget, close a $500 million shortfall, and do so while cutting taxes. Oklahoma created tens of thousands of new jobs, thanks to the pro-business policies he has helped to author and pass into law. None of this would have been possible without the type of leadership that Clark has exhibited throughout his career.
On June 26, you have an opportunity to help continue Oklahoma’s forward momentum by voting to re-elect Sen. Clark Jolley.
Michael Ming
Edmond
MICHAEL MING is secretary of energy for Oklahoma.
Letters to the Editor
Energy secretary gives support to Jolley
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Senators give criminals a pass
Oklahoma’s U.S. Sens. Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe were among 45 senators who recently helped block a sensible measure to reduce gun violence. Specifically, they voted down a measure to expand background checks for gun buyers — a step favored by 86 percent of Americans, according to recent polls. Our senators were not even asked to vote for tougher measures like bans on military-type assault weapons or high-capacity magazines, also favored by 56 percent of Americans, according to a Quinnipiac University poll.
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LETTER: Senators give criminals a pass
To the Editor:
Oklahoma’s U.S. Sens. Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe were among 45 senators who recently helped block a sensible measure to reduce gun violence. Specifically, they voted down a measure to expand background checks for gun buyers — a step favored by 86 percent of Americans, according to recent polls. Our senators were not even asked to vote for tougher measures like bans on military-type assault weapons or high-capacity magazines, also favored by 56 percent of Americans, according to a Quinnipiac University poll.
By opposing background checks for gun buyers, Sens. Coburn and Inhofe voted in favor of allowing the mentally ill and criminals to buy guns! They call it “Second Amendment” rights. I call it cash for their campaigns from the gun lobby. -
LETTER: Postal carriers seek to ‘Stamp out Hunger’
To the Editor:
On Saturday, help your letter carrier “Stamp Out Hunger” by leaving canned food donations by your mailbox. In Edmond, donations benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s partner agencies HOPE Center of Edmond, Route 66 Project and Edmond Grace Fellowship. This effort is part of the 21st annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive, which is the largest one-day food drive in America. -
LETTER: Unanswered prayer leads to lower taxes, honorable policy makers
To the Editor:
In a recent column, Oklahoma Rep. Jason Murphy (“How a no vote solved gas tax problem,” The Edmond Sun, April 30, 2013) commended the wise and educated voters of Oklahoma for seeing through the 2005 fuel tax increase and demanding more action of our state policy makers. With the recent work of our elected officials, along with the Department of Transportation, our roads and bridges have seen much improvement during the past couple of years. -
LETTER: Senate bills will help veterans living in centers
To the Editor:
I just viewed a short video done by Brig. Gen. Steve Ritchie who recounts the rescue of downed Vietnam pilot RogerLocher in April 1972. Ritchie said that Loche’s rescue was the farthest behind enemy lines and superceded all air operations that day. -
LETTER: President: OneNet saves UCO money
To the Editor:
Discussion continues in The Edmond Sun publications regarding upgrading and consolidating information technology resources in state government. While I respect the viewpoint that has been expressed so far, certain facts should be taken into consideration that directly affect the University of Central Oklahoma and the 17,000 students we serve. -
Bond debt not an unpardonable sin
Is Oklahoma bond indebtedness for Oklahoma infrastructure an unpardonable sin? No! Rep. Jason Murphey wrote a good op ed dealing with what he bemoans as oppressive state bond debt. He calculates each Oklahoman owes $649 in state debt. He and the rest of the ultra-fiscal conservatives can’t bring themselves to support bonds to pay for the state Capitol repairs, building a medical examiner’s office or other legitimate capital expenditures. So using his logic I decided to apply that thinking to my personal and business life.
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Senate bill potentially denies women’s rights
Once again, our state Legislature is moving toward passage of another bill that will not stand up to a court challenge because it is contrary to federal law. It also follows the pattern of many of these failed laws in that it attempts to limit the choices women have in our state.
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Edmond’s state senators and representatives can do their part to help the economy
To the Editor:
Enclosed below is a list of things that I as a citizen believe to be important for the upcoming session. -
Remembering good friends
To the Editor,
I would like to tell the wonderful people of Edmond that we have lost someone very special to us. - More Letters to the Editor Headlines
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Senators give criminals a pass
