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Oklahoma State Senator John Ford was elected to
the State Senate November, 2004. Senator Ford represents District 29, consisting
of Craig, Nowata, and Washington Counties. Prior to his election
to the State Senate, John had a 34-year career with Phillips Petroleum
Company. His tenure with Phillips Petroleum gave him the
opportunity to develop the skills of an effective public servant
such as business planning, prudent budgeting, valuable communication
and thoughtful decision-making practices.
John has a business degree from the University
of Tulsa. He
has lived, worked and worshiped in the area for over 40 years. John
recognizes the importance of community service as exemplified by
his participation and involvement in various community organizations
and city and chamber committees. He is a founding member
and past president of both the Bartlesville Area Friends of the
Parks and the Daybreak Rotary Club. His priority issues are: Highway
60 from Ponca City to Vinita, Workers’ Compensation reform,
tort reform, and reductions in income and capital gains taxes.
John believes that we must create an environment
that encourages businesses to expand in Oklahoma and create good
jobs. To that resolve, the Research Institute for Economic Development
(RIED), in its 2007 annual report, noted Senator Ford among those
legislators with a 95 percent or higher voting record in support
of business, jobs, and economic growth in Oklahoma.
John is beginning his fourth year as a member
of the State Senate. Recently,
John was honored with the Senate “Legislator of the Year” award
by the Oklahoma Association for Home Care. In addition, he
has distinguished himself as a strong advocate for Oklahoma’s
children and for excellence in education. The Oklahoma Institute
for Child Advocacy listed Senator Ford as having earned a voting
record of 80 percent or better, on children’s issues. John
also took time out of his busy schedule to visit local classrooms
as part of the “Legislators Back To School Program” which
is a bipartisan national program to give children the opportunity
to get to know their elected officials, get a first-hand glimpse
of what it is like to serve in the legislature, and encourage them
to vote and participate in public service when they become adults.
His wife, Mary, is a past public school
teacher. They
have two married children, Jennifer and Jack and four grandchildren. John
and his wife reside in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and attend the Good
Shepherd Presbyterian Church.
Committee Membership

Office Information
Capitol
Address |
District
Address |
Senator John W.
Ford
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 413A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-5634
fordj@oksenate.gov
Executive Assistant: Debbie Thurmond |
748 Brookhollow
Lane
Bartlesville, OK 74006 |

District Information: District 29

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