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Richard Morrissette

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Richard Morrissette
Image of Richard Morrissette
Prior offices
New Hampshire House of Representatives
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 92

Education

Bachelor's

University of New Hampshire

Law

University of Tulsa

Personal
Profession
Attorney
Contact

Personal website

Richard Morrissette is a former Democratic member and assistant minority leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 92 from 2004 to 2016. He also served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1975 to 1981.[1][2]

Morrissette could not seek re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2016 because he was term-limited. He announced his candidacy for the 2016 Oklahoma Corporation Commission election in February 2016 but withdrew from the race in June 2016.[3][4] In 2017, Morrissette ran for the Ward 4 seat on the Oklahoma City Council. He advanced to the general election on April 4, 2017, but was defeated by Todd Stone.[5]

Biography

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Morrissette earned a B.A. in economics and political science from the University of New Hampshire and a J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law.[6]

As of his 2017 run for city council, Morrissette was the principal attorney at his own Oklahoma City law office, the Morrissette Law Firm. His professional experience also includes work in legal aid for the Western Oklahoma public defender's office and as a staffer in the Oklahoma State Senate.[6][7][8]

Elections

2017

See also: Municipal elections in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (2017)

The city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, held a primary election for city council on February 14, 2017. A general election was scheduled for April 4, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was December 7, 2016.

The city council seats in Wards 1, 3, 4, and 7 were up for election in the February primary. Incumbents ran for re-election in every ward except for Ward 4. Ward 4 incumbent Pete White announced his intention to retire from the council in November 2016.[9][10] Todd Stone defeated Richard Morrissette in the general election for the Ward 4 seat on the Oklahoma City Council.[11]

Oklahoma City Council, Ward 4 General Election, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Todd Stone 58.12% 1,907
Richard Morrissette 41.88% 1,374
Total Votes 3,281
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results," accessed May 1, 2017


Richard Morrissette and Todd Stone defeated Doris Mangiaracina Benbrook and Walter Kula in the primary election for the Ward 4 seat on the Oklahoma City Council.[11]

Oklahoma City Council, Ward 4 Primary Election, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Richard Morrissette 48.04% 856
Green check mark transparent.png Todd Stone 33.28% 593
Doris Mangiaracina Benbrook 9.54% 170
Walter Kula 9.15% 163
Total Votes 1,782
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results," accessed March 4, 2017



Campaign themes

2017

In a press release announcing his 2017 candidacy for city council, Morrissette said:[25]

“

The City Council has many public policy issues to address in the weeks and months ahead and I want to be part of that process... [Those issues include] adequate police protection in our neighborhoods, ensuring that the Oklahoma City metro area has ample water supplies to accommodate the population growth, and improving the economic possibilities of south Oklahoma City... [Street repairs] are vital to the citizens of Ward 4... The next few years will be critical to the development of Capitol Hill and other areas of south Oklahoma City [because of the city's capital improvement effort, the Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) program]. In addition, we need to work together as a community to better the lives of all the citizens in Ward 4.[26]

”

According to the press release, Morrissette also favored construction of an intermodal transportation depot at the intersection of interstate highways I-35 and I-44.[25]

Morrissette's 2017 campaign website listed the following priorities:[27]

“

1. Economic Growth

Promote an economic environment that enhances job growth, new enterprise and business expansion, especially in industries with high paying jobs.

2. Public Safety and Infrastructure

Ensure that we perform the fundamental tasks of City government well. These include public safety and infrastructure.

3. Government Efficiency

Ensure city government operates efficiently and provides excellent service for our citizens.

4. One OKC

Ensure that citizens of Ward 4 receive fair consideration in terms of municipal investment and services.

5. Education

Promote continued partnership and investment with OKC Public Schools, higher education and career technology programs to ensure opportunity for all.

6. Quality of Life

Promote parks, recreation, arts and culture throughout OKC to increase quality of life, making the city an even more attractive place to live, work and raise a family.

7. Vision for the Future

Support the process of, and commitment to, long term, transformational planning, such as the MAPS programs, which have so benefited the city in recent decades.[26]

”

2016

See also: Oklahoma Corporation Commission election, 2016

In February 2016, Morrissette (D) announced his intention to challenge Dana Murphy (R), the vice chair of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, in the 2016 election.[3] In April 2016, he said:

“ I am running against an establishment commissioner and her elitist system to address the lack of transparency and decision-making that excludes the average Oklahoman from the process. Earthquakes, utility rate increases, and water quality are the main focus of my campaign as these are growing concerns that affect the quality of life for all Oklahomans. A lack of stewardship has led to severe water quality issues, man made earthquakes and increasing utility rates to threaten the health, safety and prosperity of our citizens. It's imperative that we have a consumer protection advocate on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission who will be fair to anyone and everyone that appears before it.[28][26] ”

Morrissette withdrew from the race on June 23, 2016, following the death of his father. Murphy ran unopposed in the general election.[29]

Campaign finance summary

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Richard Morrissette campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 92Won $190,132 N/A**
2012Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 92Won $137,871 N/A**
2010Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 92Won $80,382 N/A**
2008Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 92Won $95,025 N/A**
2006Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 92Won $110,993 N/A**
2004Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 92Won $105,636 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Morrissette served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Morrissette served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Morrissette served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Morrissette served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Scorecards

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2016

In 2016, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through May 27.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to growth and development of the Oklahoma City region.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators were scored based on their voting record on ten bills.


2015


2014


2013


2012


2011

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Facebook, "Richard Morrissette," accessed January 6, 2017
  2. ↑ State Legislatures, "The Urge to Serve," July/August 2007
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 KFOR, "State Rep. Richard Morrissette Formally Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma Corporation Commission," February 26, 2016
  4. ↑ KFOR, "Rep. Morrissette Withdraws from Oklahoma Corporation Commission Race," June 22, 2016
  5. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Unofficial Results," accessed April 4, 2017
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Morrissette Law Firm, "About Richard D. Morrissette," accessed January 6, 2017
  7. ↑ LinkedIn, "Rep. Richard Morrissette," accessed January 6, 2017
  8. ↑ Oklahoma State Legislature, "Richard Daniel Morrissette," accessed January 6, 2017
  9. ↑ City of Oklahoma City, "Upcoming Elections," accessed December 21, 2016
  10. ↑ NewsOK, "Ward 4 Oklahoma City Councilman Pete White to Retire," November 25, 2016
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 The City of Oklahoma City, "2017 Council Elections," accessed January 26, 2017
  12. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
  13. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
  14. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
  15. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
  16. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Primary Election Results— June 26, 2012," July 6, 2012
  17. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Runoff Primary Election Results— August 28, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
  18. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "General Election Results— November 6, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
  19. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma Candidates for State Elective Office 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  20. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Primary Election — July 27, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  21. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Runoff Primary Election — August 24, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  22. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results General Election — November 2, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
  23. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Unopposed Candidates Elected- 2008 General Election," accessed May 25, 2014
  24. ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 26, 2014
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Facebook, "Richard Morrissette on November 30, 2016
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  27. ↑ Richard Morrissette for OKC Council, "Issues," accessed February 10, 2017
  28. ↑ The Norman Transcript, " Rep. Richard Morrissette announces candidacy for Corporation Commission," April 14, 2016
  29. ↑ The Oklahoman, "Democratic Opponent Bows Out of Oklahoma Corporation Commission Race," June 22, 2016
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