Paul D. Roan
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| Paul D. Roan | ||
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 21, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $132/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | East Central University (1968) | |
| Master's | East Central University (1971) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 11, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Ada, Oklahoma | |
| Religion | Southern Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Paul D. Roan (b. January 11, 1943) is a Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He has represented the 20th District since 2000.
Roan served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from East Central University in 1968. He worked as a public school educator from 1968 to 1970. His law enforcement career beganincludes tenure as a police officer at East Central University from 1970 to 1972; Deputy Sheriff, Pontotoc County Sheriff Department from 1972 to 1975; and State Trooper from 1975 to 2000.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roan has been appointed to the following committees:
- Public Safety Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Public Safety
- Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roan served on the following committees:
- Public Safety Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Roan won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He also ran unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010.[1] Vote totals were not reported for unopposed candidates.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Roan won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Because he ran unopposed, the number of votes was not published.[2] $14,500 was raised for this campaign.[3]
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Roan collected $14,500 in donations.[4]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| CHICKASAW NATION | $1,400 |
| CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA | $1,000 |
| FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP | $1,000 |
| OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES | $550 |
Speed traps legislation
In 2007, Roan helped pass an amendment that repealed Oklahoma’s anti-speed trap law, except on interstate highways. It did this by removing the authority of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) to revoke the ticket writing authority of towns determined to be speed traps. The amendment was controversial primarily because it was attached to a bill that was considered "cleanup" language, and thus the amendment was not scrutinized by legislators.[5]
One legislator voted against the original amendment -- Glen Bud Smithson (D) -- realizing the bill's true intention. "When I found out about it, I was sick. I still am," Smithson said.[6]
The amendment revoked the right of citizens to lodge a complaint with and request an investigation by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) of alleged speed traps. Previously anyone could lodge a complaint against and request an investigation of an alleged speed trap.[5]
However, legislators revoked the amendment once they realized what had happened. At the end of the 2007 session, the legislature halted the ability of five towns -- Moffett, Stringtown, Big Cabin, Caney and Shamrock -- which had been granted additional rights to collect fines.[7]
External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, Unofficial Results
- ↑ Oklahoma House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ "2008 campaign contributions"
- ↑ 2008 contributions
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bubbaworld blog "Speed Trap Oklahoma," May 16, 2007
- ↑ Thenewspaper.com "Oklahoma: Sneaky Provision Guts Speed Trap Law," May 14, 2007
- ↑ Tulsa World "All sides celebrate session's success," May 26, 2007
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