Larry Walls (Lawton City Council Ward 1, Oklahoma, candidate 2024)

Larry Walls

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Lawton City Council Ward 1

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 27, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1975 - 1995

Personal

Birthplace

Monroe, La.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Retired

Contact

Personal LinkedIn

Larry Walls ran for election to the Lawton City Council Ward 1 in Oklahoma. He was on the ballot in the primary on August 27, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Larry Walls provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 18, 2024:

• Birth place: Monroe, Louisiana
• High school: Hatboro-Horsham
• Military service: United States Army, 1975-1995
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Retired
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Doing the right thing!

Elections

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Lawton City Council Ward 1

Mary Ann Hankins and Larry Walls ran in the primary for Lawton City Council Ward 1 on August 27, 2024.

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	Submit photo	Mary Ann Hankins (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Larry Walls (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Larry Walls completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Walls' 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.

20 year Army veteran, 20 plus years in the Corrections field. single, with 2 adult children.

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?

• Doing the right thing for the right reason
• Half measures avail us nothing.
• Eyes, ears and voice for the people of Ward 1

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

crime prevention and fiscal prudence

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

NA

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

Ronald Regan

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

no

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

Honesty and integrity.

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

loyalty, honesty

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

serve and listen to the residents

What legacy would you like to leave?

He did the right thing! If I do it once I will not be forgotten!

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

The death of JFK, age 6 (1st grade)

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

as an adult it was the US Army, 20 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Alcoholic Anonymous , The books contains the way to truthful living.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

NA

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Momma I'm Coming Home (Ozzy Osborne)

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

NA

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

NONE

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

NO

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

computer

Tell us your favorite joke.

NA

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I have not solicited the endorsement of others.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

should be 100 %

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