JONES VISITS ALL 77 COUNTIES AND COURTHOUSES

Momentum has Jones on verge of victory!

State Auditor and Inspector candidate Gary Jones(pictured aboved @ the Roger Mills County Courthouse near the 'Records Vault') says he feels that he is on the verge of victory after visiting all 77 counties and county courthouses in Oklahoma. In early October, Jones set a goal of visiting every county courthouse before the November 2nd election. Craig County in Vinita was the first visited by Jones and on Thursday Roger Mills County in Cheyenne became the seventy-seventh (77th).

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“People across our state know the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector is one of the most important elected offices in our state,” said Jones. “I believe it is critical that we have an Auditor that is trustworthy and honest. Nowhere is it more important to have that trust than in the rural parts of our state, especially our county courthouses.”

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Jones is known for his tenacity in rooting out corruption and making government more efficient. “I’m running because as a citizen of our great state I have uncovered more fraud and corruption in state government than the last three Auditors combined,” he said.

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Jones believes tax dollars should be spent efficiently and free of corruption and waste. “If there is waste or corruption, taxpayers lose,” he said.

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Jones has picked up several important endorsements during his campaign, the biggest being from United States Senator Tom Coburn, who is also known as the taxpayers’ watchdog.

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In addition Jones is receiving support from county officials in all 77 county courthouses. “I have support from sheriffs, county clerks, court clerks, treasurers, assessors, district attorneys, and county commissioners. No one works closer with the auditor’s office than county officials. Those that know the most about the State Auditor are overwhelmingly supporting me. I am proud to have their support,” said Jones. "I have traveled every corner of Oklahoma, from Boise City in the Panhandle to Idabel in far Southeastern Oklahoma, from Miami in Ottawa County to Hollis in Harmon County, and all points in between. I have been listening to citizens and those individuals elected to serve their communities. County officials are concerned that it has been as long 4 or even 5 years since their county has been audited. They don’t feel that they are getting their questions answered and they aren’t getting the support they need to get their jobs done."

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While virtually all county officials have praised the help they receive from the field and support staff of the auditor’s office, they don’t hesitate to point out a problem exist in room 100 at the state capitol, the Auditor and his senior staff.

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As a former Comanche County Commissioner, Gary Jones understands the importance of being able to get accurate advice in a timely manner to aid elected officials and their employees to follow the law as they work to serve the citizens of their respective counties. Jones also understands the importance of getting audits done promptly to protect the taxpayer’s interest and ensure that elected officials and their employees are following the law.

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Gary Jones is running because he’s always had a sense of purpose, determination and the ability to focus on getting the job done. “I’m running because I believe we must have someone who has dedicated his or her life to doing what is right for the citizens of Oklahoma. I’m running because no one will outwork me and no one will be more responsible to taxpayers of Oklahoma.” said Jones