Who is Randy Brogdon?
Many times people ask why I have decided to run for Governor of Oklahoma. They also want to know what I will contribute to this state. I didn't decide to run because of the polls, I am running for a purpose. My purpose is to lead our state to a practical use of our founding principles of a true constitutional limited government with the freedom for all that this will give.
The qualifications I bring to the governors office are a combination of my extensive business background along with executive and legislative experience gained by serving as a citizen legislator. For thirty years I built a business, created jobs and provided opportunities for many Oklahomans. During this time, I also served as Mayor, City Councilman and State Senator. Too often trial lawyers and opportunist career politicians have filled the Governor's office. As a true businessman with legislative experience, serving in the governor's office, I would be a great benefit to all the citizens of Oklahoma.
My conservative political views began with my father and advanced under the inspiring can-do attitude of Ronald Regan, all framed by the truths held firmly in our nation's founding document, the Declaration of Independence. I believe strongly in the values supporting limited government while empowering the people. You can examine my conservative voting record while serving in the senate for the last seven years. It proves I believe in what I say. We can improve on the solutions to things troubling our country and state by simply returning to our founding principles of limited government, individual liberty and moral responsibility while most of all using the expansion of freedom.
There have been times I stood alone on issues, because of the principles I believe. In reality, I know I am not standing alone because I have found many thousands of Oklahomans who believe as I do. They are looking for a governor who will unite with the people on Constitutional issues and use these to govern.
Obviously, I am not going to vote in favor of government expansion and intervention into our lives. My administration will be guided by efficient government reform, lower taxes and an overall structure to empower the people and limit the politicians. Bureaucrats and elected officials will shun my policy ideas while I know the vast majority of Oklahomans want reform.
My family is my pride and joy. I grew up in a blue-collar home with a loving Mom and wonderful Dad, who was one of the most honorable, hard working men I have ever known. Mom stayed home with the four kids while Dad worked as a pipe fitter and air conditioning mechanic. In my senior year in high school, I was privileged to loan my dad $500 plus my 1963 Chevy so he could start our family business. Then, I was fortunate to spend 17 years working side by side with my late father, building our family business. I married my high school sweetheart Donna and have been married for 37 years. We have two sons and one daughter-in-law.
My faith and my personal relationship with the Lord is the most important dynamic in my life. I became a Christian early in life. Donna and I are active in our church, serving as Sunday School teachers and as a member of the deacon board. We have attended the same church for almost 40 years. There is nothing more important to me than my walk with the Lord. It defines who I am. I am a man of faith, a husband and a Dad. These are the priorities which give me purpose.
Leadership does matter. Just imagine the Governor's office and the State Legislature filled with elected officials who are all dedicated to serve. Lobbyist and Special Interest Groups could not dictate public policy. Instead, our elected officials would be dedicated to serve the people and govern by truth.
If you honor these beliefs by electing me as your Governor, I will lead by promoting Constitutional principles. As our freedom expands and government takes its proper place in society, we will see Oklahoma enjoy enormous growth and prosperity.
If you believe in these principals of Constitutional limited government and individual liberty, then I respectfully ask you to consider supporting my campaign. It would be an honor to serve you as your next Governor in 2010.
Randy Brogdon