Michael David Nash (City of Norman Councilmember Ward 5, Oklahoma, candidate 2025)

Michael David Nash

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, City of Norman Councilmember Ward 5

Elections and appointments

Last election

February 11, 2025

Education

High school

Norman High School

Associate

Oklahoma City Community College, 2010

Ph.D

University of Oklahoma, 2018

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

2003 - 2007

Personal

Birthplace

Norman, Okla.

Religion

Christian: Lutheran

Profession

Engineer

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Michael David Nash ran for election to the City of Norman Councilmember Ward 5 in Oklahoma. He was on the ballot in the primary on February 11, 2025.^[source]

Nash completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael David Nash provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on January 24, 2025:

• Birth date: September 15, 1984
• Birth place: Norman, Oklahoma
• High school: Norman High School
• Associate: Oklahoma City Community College, 2010
• PhD: University of Oklahoma, 2018
• Military service: United States Marine Corps, 2003-2007
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Christian: Lutheran
• Profession: Engineer
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for City of Norman Councilmember Ward 5

Richard Trey Kirby, Michael David Nash, and Cynthia Ann Tuccillo ran in the primary for City of Norman Councilmember Ward 5 on February 11, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Richard Trey Kirby (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Michael David Nash (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Cynthia Ann Tuccillo (Nonpartisan)

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Michael David Nash completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nash's 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.

Fourth generation Normanite, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Member, Marine Infantry and OEF veteran, Mechanical Engineer (Ph.D.).

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?

• I WAS NOT HIRED BY THE CITY. I WAS HIRED BY YOU.
• I DO NOT REPRESENT THE CITY. I REPRESENT YOU.
• I DO NOT WORK FOR THE CITY. I WORK FOR YOU AND ONLY YOU.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public safety, homelessness, transportation and infrastructure, water quality, environmental protection.

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

Unlike Federal and State Governments, Municipal Government makes decisions that immediately and directly impact the people's day-to-day lives. Everything from immediate safety to basic necessities like sewer and water are shaped by policies made by the City Council.

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

Honesty, courage, tenacity.

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

To work on behalf of the people to responsibly manage public money in its allocation to municipal services designed to protect the people and their interests.

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

I was a junior in High School on 9/11. I then joined the Marine Corps delayed entry program and graduated early so I could go to Marine Corps bootcamp on contract to be an 0311.

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

Braum's on 24th; 1 year

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

Previous experience in State or higher office risk bringing bad habits from partisan politics. However, experience on city Boards or Commissions and on Council are great benefits as they reduce the learning curve of the position.

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

Analytical skills are crucial. Critical thinking and unbiased judgement are necessary in every decision that is asked of a Councilmember.

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

This office is the most direct link between the ordinary citizen and governmental policies that effect everything they do. The stop sign down the road, the potholes, the taste of the very water we drink is the consequence of local government.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Ward 5 Residents

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Transparency in all aspects of government is essential to defend against corruption and the precipitating exploitation of the people. Transparency is the defense against becoming mere crops for a corrupt government.

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