Christopher Wier

Christopher Wier was born in McAlester, Oklahoma.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Christopher Wier, born and raised in Stigler Oklahoma. Chris is a musician, an advocate, a community leader, and a qualified candidate.

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?

Rural Education - We must guarantee our students rights to education. We are losing teachers and infrastructure left and right. We have lost major institutional knowledge just over the last four years.Rural healthcare - Cherokee County has a great healthcare system, but that isn’t the case for all Oklahomans. We must make healthcare affordable and accessible by any means necessary.Rural infrastructure - Our roads, our schools, and our communities are at risk of being lost to time. Protecting our jobs, our workforce, and providing livable wages will guarantee our infrastructure a safe and prosperous lifetime.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Rural education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

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

Dirtroad Organizing by Chloe Maxmin and Canyon Woodward.

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

A listening ear. Someone wise once told me that the best person listens 70% of the time, and speaks for 30%. Leaders should try to listen before they speak.

A willingness to learn. We must continue to grow and adapt to the needs of our communities and constituents.

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

Building relationships with constituents and community stakeholders, providing resources for community members, being in the community, learning every day, writing legislation, and speaking to fellow representatives.

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

I worked as a dock hand at a Marina. I worked there the summer before college. I thoroughly enjoyed working on the lake for a summer!

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

One in which our state prospers first. No other situation is good for all Oklahomans.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Building a coalition of dedicated community leaders. Oklahoma is in the depths of pitfall, and if we don’t find good leadership soon we may hit rock bottom.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I think community members are the perfect people to run for office.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. Representatives around me will have more experience bill writing, more experience with Rules of Order, and more experience debating.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ed Cannaday, former representative for House District 15. I remember growing up and his name was a household name. Everyone knew him and appreciated his efforts.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

We shall see! I want to work for my community, and however they see fit that I do that I will.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I have heard lots of stories. Many of which are tough to hear. I do however, enjoy those moments where something comes full circle. I found myself sitting in a park in Stilwell Oklahoma listening to a Cherokee storyteller. For a moment, I was just a kid listening and laughing along. Moments like these recharge and make the campaign trail worth it.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Equality South, Advance Native Political Leaders

What committees interest you?

Agriculture, appropriations, transportation

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We must have financial transparency as elected officials and government officials are expected to be held accountable.