'Oklahomans United Against 805' celebrate victory

“OKLAHOMANS UNITED AGAINST 805” RELEASES STATEMENT ON VICTORY FOR FELLOW OKLAHOMANS IN THE DEFEAT OF S.Q. 805

Oklahomans Value Public Safety, Reject Out-of-State Dollars

Oklahoma City — Oklahomans United against 805 released a statement upon the news that State Question 805 — which would have allowed repeat criminals out of prison sooner and endangered all law-abiding Oklahomans — has been defeated.

“Thank you to the voters. It proves that grassroots and Oklahomans control their own destiny. Our constitution cannot be bought by out-of-state interests.  It took an incredible team, not the least of which are our elected leaders, Governor Kevin Stitt, Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, Attorney General Mike Hunter, and so many others.  When we started, it was an uphill battle, but these three leaders stood strong to do what was right -- not just that which appeared to be politically expedient.”
—    Former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating

"Oklahomans have shown they do not take altering our constitution lightly.  I am very proud my fellow Oklahomans have recognized this, and it is my hope that future efforts fully exhaust legislative remedies before embarking on an amendment as did the out-of-state proponents of S.Q. 805.”
—    Marc Nuttle, Attorney & Treasurer, Oklahomans United against 805

Gov.-elect Stitt announces Oklahoma's Turnaround transition team

GOVERNOR-ELECT KEVIN STITT ANNOUNCES TRANSITION TEAM

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Nov. 13, 2018) – Governor-elect Kevin Stitt today announced formation of Oklahoma’s Turnaround, the transition team for the Stitt administration.

The transition team will work with Governor-elect Stitt to recruit Oklahomans to serve in a Stitt administration and to build out Oklahoma’s Turnaround transition team to include issue-centered advisory committees on the following seven topics: Education, Economic Growth, Government Efficiency, Infrastructure, Health, Public Safety, and Native American Partnerships.

Oklahoma’s Turnaround Team will develop policy proposals for the upcoming legislative session, prepare the governor-elect’s budget proposal, and ensure an orderly transition to the new administration.

"I am grateful for the talented Oklahomans who are rolling up their sleeves and already getting to work on making our state Top Ten. The transition team will be focused on recruiting fresh, new leadership to assist in Oklahoma’s turnaround,” said Governor-elect Kevin Stitt. “Over the next week, we will be expanding the team to include committees focused on policy priorities for the first Legislative session.”

For those interested in applying for Oklahoma’s Turnaround or to serve in a Stitt administration, Oklahomans are encouraged to visit www.OklahomaTurnaround.com.

The executive team is as follows:

Marc Nuttle will serve as chair of the transition team. Nuttle is a lawyer, author, consultant and businessman who has had a varied career. He has represented and advised Presidents of the United States, leaders of foreign countries, state officials and corporations. Nuttle has worked on government policy and has predicted economic trends.

Matt Pinnell is Lieutenant Governor-elect. Pinnell is a small business owner with his wife, Lisa. Most recently, Pinnell was tapped to lead the transition team for Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel. Prior, Pinnell served as Director of State Parties for the Republican National Committee from 2013 to 2017 and served as Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party from 2010 to 2013.

Melissa Houston serves as Labor Commissioner, appointed in 2015. Before serving as labor commissioner, Houston was chief of staff and policy adviser in the state attorney general's office. She has also served as the chief of staff for the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security for nine years and an attorney for the Truth in Sentencing Policy Advisory Commission.

Aamon Ross was the Campaign Manager for Stitt for Governor 2018. Before serving as Campaign Manager, he was a consultant to a variety of companies and industries and negotiated large scale contracts. Additionally, Ross has owned several small businesses and led numerous teams while working in medical device sales for over 14 years.

Sean Kouplen is Chairman and CEO of Regent Bank in Tulsa. Kouplen holds numerous statewide leadership positions including Chairman of the OSU-Tulsa Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Hospitality House of Tulsa, and Board of Directors for MetaFund, Salvation Army of Tulsa, and SouthPoint Church. 

Mike Mazzei is the President of Tulsa Wealth Advisors | Raymond James. Mazzei is a former member of the State Senate, representing Senate District 25 from 2004 to 2016. Mazzei previously served as the Senate Finance Chairman from 2008 to 2016.

Corbin McGuire served as Chairman for the Stitt for Governor campaign. McGuire started RNM Recruiting 14 years ago and serves as Managing Director. RNM Recruiting is a technology search firm that focuses on permanent placements nationwide. Corbin graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1995 and currently resides in Tulsa.

Geoffrey Long was general counsel for the Stitt for Governor campaign and will serve as the General Counsel to the transition team. Before entering private practice, he previously served as an attorney for the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, Oklahoma Attorney General, and other state agencies.

Donelle Harder was Deputy Campaign Manager and spokesperson for the Stitt for Governor campaign. Before joining the campaign, Harder was Vice President at the Oklahoma Oil and Gas Association and had previously served as Communications Director for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and for the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. She comes with more than 10 years of experience in political advising, strategic communications, and government relations.

The transition office is scheduled to open on Thursday. The office is located on the first floor of the State Capitol and will be open Mondays thru Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for on holidays. The transition office phone number is 405-522-8804.

Hunter top $400k for Attorney General campaign

Hunter Campaign Exceeds $400,000 Raised

With more than $400,000 raised this year, Republican Mike Hunter’s campaign for Attorney General is off to a strong start. 

“We’re very pleased to be meeting our fundraising benchmarks,” stated Robyn Matthews, Campaign Manager for the Mike Hunter for Attorney General campaign. “It’s clear Mike Hunter’s commitment to fighting for Oklahomans is being well-received by donors and voters.”

The report, filed with the State Ethics Commission shows the campaign raised $189,496 during the third quarter of 2017. This comes on the heels of a strong second quarter showing of $201,424. Perhaps more important, the campaign has a cash-on-hand balance of $293,191 at the end of the third quarter.

During his brief tenure as Attorney General, Mike Hunter has been very active in defending religious liberties, pursuing solutions to the state’s opioid crisis, and stopping abuses of taxpayer money. General Hunter has successfully advocated for East Central University to keep the cross at Kathryn P. Boswell Memorial Chapel, brought charges on opioid over-prescriptions, and protected taxpayers from abuses in the Medicare system. 

“I am pleased we are reporting such a strong effort,” stated Mike Hunter. “The campaign team and our dedicated volunteers are not only raising money, but helping spread the word. We are confident we are well-positioned to get our message out to the voters."

Two contributions listed on the report have been returned. Refunds to Pfizer and Mallinckrodt will appear on the next quarterly report. Those refunds occurred earlier this month, after the September 30 cutoff for this report.

“With General Hunter leading a national effort to address the opioid epidemic, he did not think it was appropriate to accept campaign donations from any opioid manufacturer – even those not involved in the lawsuit,” Matthews said. “This exemplifies why I am so pleased to be working with Mike Hunter. Not only do I know Mike Hunter will always do the right thing, but he goes above and beyond to provide Oklahomans with the transparency they deserve so citizens can have greater faith in our system of government.”

Hunter for Oklahoma 2018 is the official committee for Mike Hunter’s campaign for Attorney General. The committee is chaired by R. Marc Nuttle of Norman and the Treasurer is Marshall Snipes of Oklahoma City. Honorary Chairman is Governor Frank Keating of Oklahoma City.

Paul Blair exploring SD41 run, Bridenstine & Russell support

Exploratory Committee Forms to Advise Pastor Paul Blair on 

Potential Run for Oklahoma State Senate, District 41

September 24, 2015, Edmond, OK – A robust group of community leaders with diverse backgrounds have formed a committee to advise Pastor Paul Blair on a potential run in 2016 for the Oklahoma State Senate, District 41, on the Republican ticket.

Marc Nuttle, who serves on the board stated, “Next year is critical for voters to be well- informed in determining the direction of our state and nation. We face unprecedented economic, geopolitical, and policy challenges that must be navigated thoughtfully and wisely. I am pleased to serve with an outstanding committee, and to support Paul Blair in making a decision, that must be made, to continue Oklahoma on a sustainable path of sound fiscal and policy responsibility.”

Members of the Exploratory Committee include:

US Congressman Jim Bridenstine (OK-1)
US Congressman Steve Russell (OK-5)
OK Senator Nathan Dahm
OK Senator Josh Brecheen
OK Senator Joseph Silk
OK Representative Bobby Cleveland
OK Representative Dan Fisher
OK Representative Lewis Moore
Mr. Marc Nuttle
Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Joy Harlan
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Woods and Victoria Chappell-Woods
Mrs. Marianna Verga Lloyd
Pastor Blake Gideon
Pastor Kevin Clarkson
Mr. David Hornbeek
Mr. & Mrs. Ike & Peggy Burris
Mr. Stan Ward
Mr. Tom Hill

The district 41 state senate seat will be open due to term limits, which require the exit of current State Senator Clark Jolley.

Blair stated, “I have reached out to Clark Jolley to thank him for serving District 41 and wish him well on his return to the private sector in 2016. I am grateful to the strong team of advisors who have already stepped forward to surround me with prayer and advice as I consider this important service to the people of our district and state. We will consider this prayerfully and will make a final decision in the near future.”

Blair is a former offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings. He was born and raised in Edmond graduating from Edmond Memorial High School before receiving a football scholarship to attend Oklahoma State University, where he earned distinction as an award-winning offensive tackle.

Blair serves as Senior Pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond, and is Director of Reclaiming America for Christ. In 2008, he was named Pastor of the Year for the State of Oklahoma by the Bott Radio Network. In 2011, Blair was named National Pastor of the Year by Vision America at the Westin Galleria in Houston. In 2013, he was given the "James Caldwell" award by the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association. Blair is also a founding partner of a small business headquartered in Edmond for the past 28 years. He and his wife Cindy have two sons, Joshua and Jacob. Both young men currently attend the University of Central Oklahoma

For more information and to receive updates on the exploratory committee’s activities, please visit www.PaulBlairforok.com.