John Jolley
John Jolley ran for election for Mayor of Tulsa in Oklahoma. He lost in the general election on August 27, 2024.
Jolley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
John Jolley was born in Fulton, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 1982. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa in 1984. His career experience includes working in advertising and as a petroleum engineer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Mayoral election in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2024)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of Tulsa
Monroe Nichols defeated Karen Keith in the general runoff election for Mayor of Tulsa on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Monroe Nichols (Nonpartisan) | 55.6 | 76,467 |
 | Karen Keith (Nonpartisan) | 44.4 | 60,986 | |
| Total votes: 137,453 | |||
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General election
General election for Mayor of Tulsa
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Tulsa on August 27, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Monroe Nichols (Nonpartisan) | 33.1 | 18,752 |
| ✔ | | Karen Keith (Nonpartisan) | 32.6 | 18,458 |
 | Brent VanNorman (Nonpartisan) | 31.8 | 18,021 | |
| Casey Bradford (Nonpartisan) | 1.5 | 824 | ||
| John Jolley (Nonpartisan) | 0.6 | 366 | ||
| Kaleb Hoosier (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 106 | ||
 | Paul Tay (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 87 | |
| Total votes: 56,614 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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John Jolley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jolley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Tulsa has been My Home for 42 Years. I first came here in 1982 to obtain a Degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa, after spending My First Two (2) Years of College at the U.S. Naval Academy. I am a Single Father of a Wonderful, Magical Daughter. I grew up in a small town located on the State Line of Southwest Kentucky and Northwest Tennessee - the 'Twin Cities' of Fulton, Kentucky and South Fulton, Tennessee.
My Home was in Kentucky, but much of My Time (outside of playing Sports) was spent on Our Family Farm in Tennessee - 'JolleyLand'.- I will support the Tulsa Public School System (TPS), which My Daughter is a Student. I believe a City is 'only' as good as its Public School System.
I will support Local Control of TPS and the Leadership of Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson.
There are Many Fine Individuals in the TPS System (Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, etc.) Who Deserve the Support and Respect of Our City. - I want to continue Tulsa's Progress in its Aid of its 'Misplaced' Citizens. There will not be any kind of quick fix, for this 'misplacement' has been expanding since the early 1980's. The recent 'Darkness' of the Pandemic has only expanded the crisis, for Our World has changed. Most of Us are 'only' one Financial or Medical Hardship from joining those unfortunate souls fighting for Survival through Desperation. Tulsa must do what it can as the City (working with the various non-profits already engaged in the war) helps its Citizens get back on Their Feet with Opportunities. Opportunities that can lead to Belief, for without Belief in Oneself - There is no hope for a better future.
- Growth and Prosperity - Tulsa must continue to evolve (as it has been doing), for its Future depends on it. Technology, Aeronautics, Entertainment (in both Music and Film), Manufacturing, and Distribution have and should continue to be at the forefront of this. None of Us are going get off this World Alive; therefore, it is Our Job to leave Our Beloved City of Tulsa a Better Place for Those Who are to Follow.
They were Brothers and Best Friends.
They grew up broke Brothers on a Dirt Farm in Tennessee.
They were the Same - full of Integrity, Honor, Compassion, Strength, Kindness, Warmth, and Love
They were Different.
My Father was Compassionate to All, but Selective regarding Friends. He was also a quiet Man of Warmth.
My Uncle was a 'Bigger then Life' Man, full of Joy and Laughter.
Both were Loved and Respected by All.
They both overcame their oppressed youthful years to become Stronger and Better Men, with My Pop silently carrying his PTSD within from His Years in WWII.
These two (2) Great Men became Greater and Better Men then their Father and Showed My Older Sisters, All My Cousins, and Me how to Live with Integrity and Honor.
For President Truman, I would recommend David McCullough's 'Truman'.
I was in Memphis as a Kid with My Family (with Memphis been a two hour train ride to the south) during the 'Refuse Strike' of '68, that ultimately resulted in the Death of Dr. King by a Moronic Hateful Individual.
Apollo 11 landing on the Moon in 1969 (Age 7).
'Seabiscuit: An American Legend' by Laura Hillenbrand.
This is a Story of Magic and Inspiration, as Three (3) Broken Men come together behind a Broken Horse and Rise to Greatness, during America' Great Depression.
'The Boys In The Boat' by Daniel James Brown.
This true Story of a Nine (9) Young Men of America's Northwest, coming from Nothing during the Times of the Great Depression, Rising to Greatness as They make both a Life and Political Statement by Defeating Hitler in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
This is one of those rare books, where one re-centers His or Her Life.
You appreciate what You have.
You witness the Power of Teamwork, Perseverance, Commitment, and Belief.
The Decisions only affected Me, as I made Decisions involving My Future Career(s).
These Decisions by a Young Man led to feelings of Regret, Remorse, and Guilt - ultimately leading to feelings of Depression.
It was 'only' during the moments of Desperation, during the recent 'Darkness' of the Pandemic, that I was able to Look at My Life and Forgive Myself (for those decisions made by a young Man so long ago).
The People of Tulsa are Why I have chosen to call Tulsa Home for over 40 years.
Yet, Tulsa must make decisions on what is Best for The City. Without doing this, the City will be weakened, for It will not have its Own Identity.
Once again (as stated before) Tulsa must make Decisions based on What is Best for It (decisions that will in no way harm or conflict with Our Great Country).
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 24, 2024
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