Jerry Griffin
Non-Partisan | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jerry Griffin
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary Runoff & Tulsa City Council
Race
Tulsa City Council, District 7
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Bachelors Business Administration, 1969
Southen Methodist University, Dallas, Master of Business Administration, 1971
The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Doctor of Education, 1978
Concord Law School, Purdue University, West LaFayette, Executive Juris Doctorate, 2015
Walden University, Minneapolis, Masters of Criminal Justice, 2020
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, Corporal, 1962-1966
AFFILIATIONS
United States Peace Corps, Peace Corps Volunteer, CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocate, Reading Partners, Volunteer
National Association of Scholars, Member, Meals on Wheels Metro Tulsa
Contributor, Mental Health Association of Tulsa, Contributor
Animal Aid of Tulsa, Contributor, Tulsa Community Foundation
Contributor, Animal Aid of Tulsa, Contributor
Tulsa Public Schools - Multiple PTAs, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Tulsa School Board District 6, 2020 - Current
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
- Statement of Organization 2022
- Please note: The following information was received by iVoterGuide after Panel Evaluations occurred and is for additional educational purposes only:
- Contributions and Expenditures Report - April 1 - June 30, 2022
OTHER INFORMATION
Voter Record from Tulsa County Clerk indicates candidate's Political Affiliation is Republican (as of 6/22/2022).
Voting History for Gerald Ray Griffin during time of residence in district and/or at current address:
- Voted in 5 Municipal Primary elections (2000 - 2011)
- Voted in 9 Primary elections (2000 - 2020)
- Voted in 6 Presidential Preferential Primary elections (2000 - 2020)
- Voted in 1 Annual School election (2000)
- Voted in 11 General elections (2000 - 2020)
**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.**
Tulsa World Candidate Questions and Responses (8/12/2022)
Please note: This information was received by iVoterGuide after Panel Evaluations occurred and is for additional educational purposes only.
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support laws which allow a municipality to enact a Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance.
Agree
ECONOMY
Private development is a legitimate justification for taxpayer-funded incentives such as property tax abatements and taxpayer-backed loans.
Strongly Agree
It is the responsibility of city government to provide subsidized housing at taxpayer expense.
Neutral
Property taxes should be abolished.
Disagree
Not unless other revenue sources are put in place
I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature and/or U.S. Congress.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
City officials should have the right to proclaim their city a sanctuary city for illegal aliens.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Individuals should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on their "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and affirm the Nicene and Apostles creeds.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
or a Voters Registration card
All filings by candidates for municipal office, including ballot application and campaign finance reports, should be available for public online access on the city website within 24 hours of filing deadline.
Strongly Agree
Ballot measures which include bond issues should fully disclose both the potential tax rate increase and actual monetary increase for the average single family residence.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
It is the responsibility of taxpayers via city government to subsidize green initiatives, including electric vehicle charging stations and procuring solar and wind-generated electricity.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Limited Government A City Government should be of the people, by the people, and for the people. An invisible government whose sole purpose is to serve its citizens - fairly, justly, and equally. City Government should focus on its core mission of providing essential services. A City Government That Serves You The sole purpose of city government is to provide essential services to its citizens. These basic services are police and fire protection, managing streets and public property, providing water, refuse, and sewer services, accounting for revenue and spending as faithful stewards, and efficient planning for future generations.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
The Vine & The Fig Tree I've traveled the world and have discovered that universally people want their government to provide them with those core services and, after that, leave them alone – to enjoy their life with their friends and family. Micah 4:4 says it best: "Everyone should be allowed to sit under their vine and fig tree, and the government will not make them afraid" (paraphrased) The Community Response The community response to limited government is to develop well-mannered citizens, protect each other, and be helpful to others. Each member of the community strives to become a "Servant Citizen'. Every individual, community group, and social and religious organization has a mission to serve others.
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Republican Primary 2012 General Election 2014 Republican Primary 2014 General Election 2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election
Candidates and officeholders should be required to disclose all business investments and real estate, whether in the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
Strongly Agree
Please list your business investments and/or real estate, whether within the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
None
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Websites https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/education/tulsa-school-board-member-seeking-financial-audit-of-district/article_99259554-37ff-11ec-8275-e31502f1d4c8.html https://www.fox23.com/news/fox23-investigates/tps-board-member-spends-four-days-living-streets-learn-about-student-homelessness/N5NOUU3A2BGLVOXQA2ZM752O3Q/
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No Machine or fully automatic weapons
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Strongly Agree
Any emergency executive order (EO) should be subject to review and override by the city council in a special meeting called no later than 14 days following issue of the EO.
Agree
LOCAL
Please list up to six issues or projects that you think need the most attention, in priority order.
Police Funding, Street Repairs, Solve the Homeless issue through providing education and mental health services, A No-Kill Animal Shelter, Improving the partnership with Tulsa Public Schools,
I support annual financial audits of every city department by an independent, third party auditor.
Neutral
