Aaron J. Hines (El Reno City Council Ward 1, Oklahoma, candidate 2024)

Aaron J. Hines

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, El Reno City Council Ward 1

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

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Religion

Baptist Christian

Profession

Mechanic

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Aaron J. Hines ran for election to the El Reno City Council Ward 1 in Oklahoma. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Hines completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Aaron J. Hines provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2024:

• Birth date: October 18, 1995
• Birth place: El reno, Oklahoma
• High school: El reno high school
• Other: Canadian valley tech center, 2014
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Baptist Christian
• Profession: Mechanic
• Incumbent officeholder: No

Elections

General election

General election for El Reno City Council Ward 1

Phillip Church, Aaron J. Hines, and Amy Neathery ran in the general election for El Reno City Council Ward 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Phillip Church (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Aaron J. Hines (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Amy Neathery (Nonpartisan)

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Aaron J. Hines completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hines' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Aaron Hines I was born and raised in el reno I have 2 daughters and a loving wife and I'm running to be a better voice for ward 1

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Lower city taxes
• Curb code enforcement
• Make a better El Reno for all

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about public safety and fair taxes

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

It is a policy making office that affects everyone's lives in the municipality

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My dad because he's a hard worker and provides for his family and believes in the American way

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Morally correct and takes everyone's opinion into consideration

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have people skills and listening skills and I also have data analysis skills

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To listen to the people and to govern

What legacy would you like to leave?

A caring city for its people

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

911 I was 6

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Ross seed company and 3 years

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Losing my son

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

People skills and data skills

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Transparency and accountability should be a core principle of government

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