Another OU student took the mic to stump, but first-year law student Jeff Riles wasn’t trying to garner votes for himself, but instead for gubernatorial candidate Jari Askins. “[Askins] just called me and said ‘Hey, I know you’re going to be there. I know that you’re a good supporter and you’ll have lots of friends there. . .” Riles said.
I read somewhere that, since 2007, Jari Askins has attended several thousand meetings, conferences and events throughout Oklahoma. I believe it. In her fourth year as Lieutenant Governor, Askins has been active all around the state, promoting Oklahoma at every turn. I have come to know Lt. Gov. Askins, and greatly respect her hard work and dedication to Oklahoma, Oklahomans, and what she calls “Oklahoma Values of family, faith, honesty, hard work and education.” She regularly puts into practice our Rotary Motto of “Service Above Self.”
Long-time friend of state employees Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins visits with Scott and Mark on the latest edition of The Break Room. The Lt. Governor talks about the upcoming legislative session, and speaks directly to state employees about what she thinks is ahead for those in public service. Click here to listen.
One of the joys of serving as the Lt. Governor of Oklahoma is the opportunity I’ve had to travel this great state and meet tens of thousands of Oklahomans. Over the last few weeks we’ve improved and spiced up our website and added more interactive elements that I want to share with you. One of the most exciting is a map that shows a selection of the nearly 5,000 meetings, conferences, townhalls, parades, festivals, and events we’ve attended since I took office in 2007.
Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor, Jari Askins said, “To know that there are people out there that are willing to go out there and fight for subscriptions from their neighbors, and put on chili suppers, and pie suppers and bean dinners, and try to raise money to make sure that they have adequate equipment, to help take care of property is just a service beyond belief.”
