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John Fitzpatrick announces for Tulsa County Sheriff

John Fitzpatrick

John Fitzpatrick

Conservative Republican John Fitzpatrick, a lifelong Tulsa resident and Tulsa Police Reservist with over fourteen years of service to the country as a Tulsa Air National Guard fighter pilot, will seek to replace Sheriff Stanley Glanz next year.

Fitzpatrick, a Tulsa native with a strong personal commitment to both city and county municipalities, brings a portfolio of leadership and teamwork that began with his service in the United States Air Force. A “Top Gun” graduate of the Air National Guard’s Fighter Weapons Instructor School, Fitzpatrick served fourteen years as a fighter pilot in the Air National Guard with Tulsa’s 125th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

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Luke Sherman announces for County Sheriff

Luke Sherman

Luke Sherman

Highly-decorated Tulsa Police Officer, Sergeant Luke Sherman, is proud to announce his candidacy for Tulsa County Sheriff. Sherman is a lifelong Republican and a 23-year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department.

“My entire career has been devoted to providing the people of Tulsa with the most professional law enforcement service possible,” says Sherman.

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Corporal Dan Miller announces for County Sheriff

Dan Miller

Dan Miller

While the name Dan Miller has been in the hat for Tulsa County Sheriff long before the tragedy of the Bates shooting, Dan has now officially announced that he will be running for Tulsa County Sheriff.

“With the situation of the Sheriff changing rapidly over the past six months, many people have thought about running and decided not to,” Miller stated. “I want the citizens of Tulsa County to know that I am just as committed now to this as I was back in the spring.”

Along with the continued implementation of the Grand Jury’s recommendations, Miller will bring leadership and integrity to the office by ensuring fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency, and an interactive community relations plan.

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Tulsa State Fair breaks records

The 112 year old Tulsa State Fair represents heritage, family, values and quality entertainment in Oklahoma.

The 112 year old Tulsa State Fair represents heritage, family, values and quality entertainment in Oklahoma.

The 2015 Tulsa State Fair ran from Thursday, October 1 thru Sunday, October 11. This year, a combination of unbeatable weather and enthusiastic fair guests, resulted in an estimated attendance of 1.2 million.

“Throughout the year, our team plans, builds and prepares for Tulsa’s largest family event. There is a lot of pressure that goes into executing an event of its size,” stated Mark Andrus, President/CEO. “With over 800 scheduled events taking place during an eleven day span, every detail is discussed and considered with the best interest of our community in mind. I have been a part of over 30 Tulsa State Fairs and this year was the best, so far.”

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Vic Regalado announces for sheriff

Vic Regalado

Vic Regalado

Sgt. Vic Regalado, a former lead homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department, has announced his candidacy for Tulsa County Sheriff.

“I am running to rebuild trust with the citizens of Tulsa County and support for law enforcement.  We must do the right thing regardless of the risk to protect each citizen and pursue criminals to keep all neighborhoods safe,” said Regalado.

“Citizens deserve professional, responsive and effective law enforcement throughout Tulsa County,” he said.

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