Thank You

I want to say a special Thank You to all who voted for me and those who helped me and supported me throughout this campaign. I am proud of our effort. I was always honest in my information to the voters and never attempted to deceive the public.

I was especially pleased with the number of phone calls and contacts I received this past week before the election; over 100 e-mails to my web site on Sunday and Monday. I know voters were trying to investigate my position on the issues. I was running on the issues, some very specific issues, and I will continue to fight for the issues. If our legislators do not begin setting priorities so that we can see accomplishments in crucial areas we will continue to erode. I know Oklahoma is better than that and the citizens deserve better than that.

I will begin picking up my signs today. However, I will be keeping them. If we don’t see the type of representation necessary for the success of Oklahoma, you will be seeing that red apple popping up in 18 months.

Thank You,

Jeff Applekamp

Basic Philosophy

Thank you so much for calling with questions. I encourage you to call or write me any questions you have on my legislative view points. My promise, If you ever want to know where I stand on an issue all you have to do is ask. And, you won't walk away wondering what I just said.

Jeff's Basic Philosphy:
Protecting the Rights of the Individual
Protecting the Property of the Individual
Limiting government spending and taxes to only "real" needs
Limiting government interference in the lives of the citizens
Believes that with Rights come Responsibilities
Believes that my Rights end when they interfere with your Rights

Marriage

I have always believed the definition of marriage was one man and one woman. I didn't need a vote of the majority of Oklahoma citizens to make me support that idea. I believe God made Adam and Eve for a purpose.

I have been asked why I didn't send in the survey I received from the Gay and Lesbian Organization. When I read their questions I couldn't even bring myself to take the time to write a response. I couldn't support a single item they addressed.

I oppose gay marriage. I oppose gays adopting children. I oppose gays being classified as a demographic.

Eminent Domain

I will fight to protect property owner's rights. Eminent Domain must only be used when it is in the public good. That does not include the construction of a new shopping mall just to have new sales tax dollars!

Just like it's the "People's Money", it's the "People's Property", and I will fight to defend and protect what is yours. You have worked hard for what you have and you should know it is safe; even from legislators.

Illegal Aliens

I am excited about the amount of telephone questions I am receiving today and tonight. It is great that voters are taking this interest in selecting their candidates.

On Illegal Aliens; First off, I do not like the term Illegal Immigrants or any term that is only designed to be “politically correct”. Political correctness has failed us and it is time we abandon that whole idea.

We are a country of laws and we must insist that those who come here obey our laws! I believe that people coming to America should do so with the desire to become an American. They ust leave their culture, their language, and especially their flag behind. I will fight against the expense of printing state information, literature, street signs, etc., in any language other than English.

I believe there is more to the story than “They do work that Americans won’t”.

They create a tremendous expense on our social services, our schools, our hospitals. And the fact that children of illegals qualify for “in-state” tuition at our state college is horrendous!

Our welfare programs still promote a non-work attitude, and this has made jobs available for illegals. I was recently talking to a masonry contractor while knocking doors in the district. He told me two men came to him asking about working just a couple days a week. When he asked if they had other jobs and needed to moonlight, one man responded he had a woman who gets a check and free rent, all he needs is a little money to buy smokes and beer!!!!!! Take this away and those Americans will work those jobs.

We have a country and a culture worth defending; it is high time we stand up and defend it. I will always defend it with legislation that protects the principles of our founding fathers.

What sets me apart

As I have spoken with voters in the past few days, I have received the question, "What sets you apart from other candidates?"

The easiest way to summarize what sets me apart is my experience. I have 25 years of Business Manager experience with 10 years of Government Affairs Manger experience. I started my career at PSO as a meter reader at the age of 19. I maintained a full-time job and attended college at night. I earned my Associate Degree in Business Administration from Connors State College. I earned my Bachelor Degree in Business Administration / Accounting from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. And I earned my Master Degree in Administration from SEOSU as well. I advanced through management at PSO and eventually became their Lobbyist and Government Affairs Manager. I spent the majority of my time working at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

I have first-hand knowledge of the working and activities at our Capitol. I have been blessed with endorsements from various legislators and leaders; Conservative Leaders. As they have said, my knowledge will make me effective from day one.

Supported by the Oklahoma State Medical Association

Recognizing his ability and unique experience, the Oklahoma State Medical Association supports Jeff Applekamp for State Representative. OSMA has been in existence for 100 years and is a physician organization representing the needs of patients and physicians in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma State Medical Association interviews candidates for their position on issues. Of the candidates for Oklahoma State Representative, they have identified Jeff Applekamp as the candidate best prepared to tackle the debate on medical liability reform.
Please join member physicians of the OSMA and vote for Jeff Applekamp on Tuesday, July 25th

Sanctity of Life

I believe life is a precious gift from God. Through their attempts to justify their personal behavior, some in our society has tried to reduce the value of life. I oppose abortion and am horror-struck by the numbers we see across our state and across our nation. I will fight to protect all innocent life. I will fight to make sure our laws require citizens to take responsibility for their actions and not hide beneath the term “choice”.

In my belief that life is a gift from God, I am committed to fighting those who would diminish life to a scientific experiment. The right to life of human beings must be respected at every state of their biological development. I will oppose the taking of living human embryos from in vitro fertilization clinics and harvesting their stem cells. I support research on stem cells obtained without killing human embryos.

Some researchers have proposed creating human life through cloning, a process wherein genetic material would be artificially transferred into an egg cell from which the nuclear material has been removed, thereby beginning the life of a new human individual. Cloning is being promoted in order to perform destructive experiments on embryonic human beings, which would cause their deaths, or to scavenge cloned humans’ bodies for cells, tissue, and organs, resulting in their deaths. I find it hard to believe that many who support such activities are the very ones who oppose medical experiments on animals. We must preserve not just life, but defend the value of life.

You can view my responses to the Oklahomans For Life survey on their web site, http://www.okforlife.org/

Jeff Applekamp

Jenks / Tulsa Bridge

Jenks / Tulsa Bridge:

I support the bridge, but I do not support the current plan for the bridge. Jenks, Bixby, and south Tulsa are among the fastest growing areas in our state. I think we need to take full advantage of the river area and develop it fully. However, if we don't do this right, I'm afraid it will be many years before we can get it corrected.

I think it is crucial for all the players; City of Tulsa, City of Jenks, City of Bixby, and Tulsa County officials, as well as state officials, to develop a complete plan for this project. The infrastructure needs for the traffic must be addressed to make sure safety for the area is not compromised. Public use, utility services, access, land use restrictions, and other issues, must be addressed before money is spent and concrete is poured.

I am especially concerned with thousands of cars traveling through an already congested area in front of our schools. Some have told me this is a problem for the Jenks School. If that is the case, Jenks School needs to be involved in these planning discussions as well. We must be mindful of the safety of our children, and keep that a priority above making money.

Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss this further.

Jeff Applekamp