Todd Russ Makes It Official, Eyes HD 55 Seat
Republican businessman and civic leader Todd Russ of Cordell announced today he is a candidate for the State House District 55 seat being vacated later this month by Rep. Ryan McMullen, who has been named the new State Director of Rural Development for the USDA.
Russ said he made the decision after spending a week making calls and visiting with folks throughout the district. "I am humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support I am receiving daily about this campaign," he said.
"I believe I understand the issues that concern the people in my district and I know that I hold the same conservative values as the vast majority of the people in our area. I know the value of hard work and the importance of standing for Godly values and honest leadership in government," Russ stated.
"If elected, I am confident I can hit the ground running as the State Representative and make certain that the people of House District 55 are well represented when the legislature convenes next February," he added.
"Given the opportunity, I will go to the State Capitol and work hard for the things we need in our district. I want to help diversify and develop agriculture, strengthen our local schools, promote economic development and tourism, and create more jobs," Russ added.
Russ narrowly lost a State Senate bid as the Republican nominee in 2006. The Senate district encompasses much of House District 55.
Russ serves on the Cordell City Council and is the past President and CEO of Washita State Bank in Burns Flat. During his presidency the bank was rated one of the top performing banks in the state and nation. Russ sold the majority of his bank stock last year and is now doing management consulting with banks and small businesses. During his banking career, Russ served as a director of the Oklahoma Banker’s Association and as Chairman of the OBA Small Bank Council.
Russ said he made the decision after spending a week making calls and visiting with folks throughout the district. "I am humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support I am receiving daily about this campaign," he said.
"I believe I understand the issues that concern the people in my district and I know that I hold the same conservative values as the vast majority of the people in our area. I know the value of hard work and the importance of standing for Godly values and honest leadership in government," Russ stated.
"If elected, I am confident I can hit the ground running as the State Representative and make certain that the people of House District 55 are well represented when the legislature convenes next February," he added.
"Given the opportunity, I will go to the State Capitol and work hard for the things we need in our district. I want to help diversify and develop agriculture, strengthen our local schools, promote economic development and tourism, and create more jobs," Russ added.
Russ narrowly lost a State Senate bid as the Republican nominee in 2006. The Senate district encompasses much of House District 55.
Russ serves on the Cordell City Council and is the past President and CEO of Washita State Bank in Burns Flat. During his presidency the bank was rated one of the top performing banks in the state and nation. Russ sold the majority of his bank stock last year and is now doing management consulting with banks and small businesses. During his banking career, Russ served as a director of the Oklahoma Banker’s Association and as Chairman of the OBA Small Bank Council.
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