Rosie Lynch

Rosie Lynch was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania. She earned a high school diploma from Manheim Central High School, an associate degree from Tulsa Community College in 2008, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa in 2011. She also attended Northeastern State University. Her career experience includes working as a director and executive administrator.[1]

Lynch has been affiliated with the Okmulgee Rotary Club, the American Counseling Association, the Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Phi Theta Kappa, the Oklahoma Federation of Democratic Women, the Okmulgee County NAACP, the Okmulgee County Democratic Party, the Partner Advisory Council with NE OK Food Bank, the Okmulgee County Consortium, the OK Continuum of Care, the Okmulgee Homeless Task Force, and Oklahoma Democratic Party.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a community advocate and volunteer who is deeply devoted to collaborating with services to help Rural Oklahomans receive the help, funding, and services granted to other Oklahomans. My father, twin sister, and family members are all veterans, police officers, and I will do what I can to contribute to supporting our men and women who selflessly serve our community to help preserve our laws and health services. Attending a rural public school reminds me now of the importance of our rural public schools and what they mean to our communities. Rural Public Schools are the glue that unifies and grounds us in our small towns. Finally, with all of the above support of rural public schools, veterans and veteran services, police and civil servants, I am devoted to helping alleviate the problem of rural poverty, joblessness, and homelessness. My heart is to continue to serve my community with focus, engagement, and community presence to further unify our community and state.

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?

Alleviating issues of homelessness, job instability, and food insecurityRural healthcare, including mental healthcare is a state crisis that combined with drug and alcohol addiction created an emergency in our communities. I will focus on bringing affordable healthcare options, including mental health and rehabilitation programs for people in need of stability in recovery.Connecting services with our community. It seems that our rural communities suffer and do not have adequate help in regards to veterans care, transportation, and wrap around services for people struggling to make financial ends meet.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Mental healthcare, lifting issues of homelessness, affordable healthcare, rural issues, quality pay for safe jobs, union and educational trainings, and public education. We must reinvest in our rural areas, remembering that Oklahoma exists far beyond our cities.

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

While this may come along trite, I have always looked up to my maternal grandmother, "nana." She was no stranger to pain and sorrow, yet always seemed to move beyond her personal issues to help her community around her. If a neighbor was hungry or had a death in the family, my nana was one of the first ones to provide a hot meal, a helping hand, and a listening ear. She introduced me to my favorite movies like Boys Town with Spencer Tracy and Keys of the Kingdom with Gregory Peck. Her lifestyle was one of integrity and transparency; she cared deeply for everyone but did not let people walk all over her. She had a wicked sense of humor and most people loved to be near her. There was just something about her. People call it innate charm or charisma, but to me it was simply straight forward living.

Today, I hear many people discuss how surprised they are when they meet me. I am a frank, straightforward woman. What you see is what you get. I am the same person in front of a crowd, as I am one-on-one, as I am with a dignitary, as I am with a homeless person down on their luck. I am proud of this trait I inherited from my Nana and always hope to make her proud.

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

Movies that encourage the underdog to be their best. Going my way, keys of the kingdom, to kill a mockingbird, mr smith goes to washington, boys town, sparticus. All of these movies were films I engaged with as a child and all have made their mark on my purpose for standing up for what's right, to protect all people, and to be a voice for those who are so often ignored or rejected.

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

Being present, accountable, accessible, integrity, and dedication to all our citizens not just those who are in our political corner.

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

Many times, people in my community mention that I am a terrific listener as well as someone who is unafraid of a bully or to stand up for what is "right." These two natural abilities combined with my solid belief in community, I think makes me stand out from my opponent. I work with people from all kinds of diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and cultural beliefs. This also makes me able to lean towards understanding and communicating to people from all backgrounds.

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

Representation means we interact and know what our community wants, and needs. We know this by serving, working, and being committed in our community. We listen to the bills brought forward and with our constituents in mind, vote accordingly. We are to always represent compassion, dedication, and service to our state, our community, and our citizens.

What legacy would you like to leave?

This phrase, "I make my ancestors proud" is one that sticks with me. I hope everyday to make a difference in my world and community by serving, being humble, and hopefully, making a change for the better. I would like to always be known as someone who stands up to bullies. One who stands up for those who don't have a voice. One who meant what they said and said what they meant. Beyond that, I hope to help my community grow, get the positive changes longed for, and make others aware of the benefits of living in Okmulgee, Muscogee counties as well as Tulsa County. The rural community brings with it a charm and a situation of casual living so longed for by those who weary of the hustle-and-flow of the bigger cities.

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

We had a few emergency moments as a child that I lived through like floods and huge amounts of snow drifts, but I distinctly remember the 3-mile island nuclear plant almost melting down and the fear surrounding a nuclear mishap. Our family planned for evacuation and watched the newscast about the danger and if it was still an emergency. I remember the rings of safety and worried about those I knew that lived closer to Philadelphia who would have all perished, if the crisis was not averted and contained. It happened in 1979, so I was almost 10 years old.

so much has happened since the 3-mile island incident, and I still believe in nuclear energy. SIde thought: my youth pastor was one of the engineers for the island.

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

Silly enough, my first job was working at a full-service gasoline station, where I pumped gas, checked fluids, checked tire pressures. I had zero experience, and many times looked foolish when I had to ask someone where their gas tank was located. This was in the mid 80s when some people had gas tanks behind their license plate. I looked foolish, but i did not worry about it. I knew I would learn and I trusted the process. I loved interacting with people and hearing about their day, briefly checking in with regulars. I had it for about 4-5 months beginning of summer to near the beginning of winter. The days were too short for my family to feel safe about my being alone at night to continue working there during the winter months. I still laugh at my blunders at this little gas station. I learned hard work and dirty work is honest labor, and tipping was always appreciated. Even today, i tip more than asked because I remember how hard I worked for that tip.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is difficult to describe because I love reading and so many books have helped me over the years, both to escape and to learn. One of the books that I return to consistently, though, to help clients is the book called "Boundaries" by Drs. Townsend and Cloud. It is fairly straightforward without a lot of academic wording. It helped me when I was growing up to determine healthy boundaries and healthy relationships begin and end with personal boundaries. a must read for anyone.

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

Im not sure of any one character. I loved the Harry Potter series, and most of the English Literature from early 1800s-1900s. The notion of flying like in the Potter series or to be able to travel immediately and quickly seems to be something of a gift, especially after traveling like I have abroad with lay overs and delayed flights.

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

The last song worm is "Sound of silence" by a band called Disturbed. Normally, this band is not my music genre of choice, but there is something haunting and deeply reflective of our time when I hear him sing this version of the classic. His version calls out that we are still struggling with paying attention to the signs of distress and are more disjointed as a community than before. The song resonates with the despair many feel currently by not feeling connected to community, creating more loneliness than before. it is about the overwhelming amounts of data being shared but not really connecting personally with one another.

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

When thinking about my personal journey, I realize my struggle was being ok with being me. I had been pressured for years that being a female with an opinion, who loved education, and who was not afraid of work was something to be contained and frowned upon. Consistently the message to me was to marry and let my personality dim.

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

Unfortunately, many times the relationship is weighed heavily by the political party and not from the standard of us all being public servants working together to make our state a safer, more desirable state in which to live.

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

the division of the haves and have nots is increasing. Oklahoma's poverty and homelessness rates are steadily increasing, especially within our rural communities. Lack of access to rural services like quality healthcare, veteran services, transportation, and public education seems to be narrowing, squeezing average Oklahomans to make a decision to leave our state or our rural areas.

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

There will obviously be a learning curve, but everyone started somewhere. My concern is those representatives who care not for their constituents but only care for the paycheck and their puffed egos, becoming docile puppets of the party versus actually working and serving their communities. The lack of commitment to be a bipartisan, community driven, and purpose centered legislators is appalling and explains why Oklahoma struggles with basic services to our rural communities.

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

Ann Richards, Texas Governor, who said "we're not going to have the America we want until we elect leaders who are going to tell the truth - not most days, but everyday." Additionally her other quote I engage with deeply is, "I'd like to be remembered as She opened the government to everyone."

Carl Albert is one of my favorite Oklahoma models, because he detested political theater, and wanted to reach out to work together with both parties for the betterment of all.

Both of these incredibly effective leaders combined their love of country, their community, and ethics to make sure that transparent and honest representation happened under their watch. They worked across the aisle and never looked back in compromise of character.

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

My focus is strictly on the State House.

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?

Listening to everyday rural Oklahomans brings with it an understanding of the struggle of being rural. We lack access to close quality healthcare; many times, having to drive for hours to a close hospital/doctor. I hear the joy of being known in a small town and the community built there, but I also hear the stories of young people forced to go to other communities or states as the jobs are so incredibly limited in our rural communities. The hope of folks being drawn to the desirable qualities of rural Oklahoma can be dimmed by the actual reality of lack of transportation infrastructure, veteran care, access to secondary education and trades schools.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I have favorite stories but not a favorite joke.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

One person should not have the only say when it comes to points of emergency. Waiting on that one person to show up in crisis can limit a life's well being. For instance, when our Governor and Lieutenant Governor went out of town during a crisis, we had to have a "back up" to make certain our citizens received the care needed. There is a hierarchy within our political structure to avoid this stalled work.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

I would ensure more funding would be granted for those struggling with mental health issues, by creating respite homes, group homes, and monitored homeless shelters helping families, women, and men out of crisis.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Oklahoma Young Democrats, the Federation of Democratic Women, Heart of the Party, The Oklahoma Democratic Veterans Association, The Oklahoma Democratic Party, (Pending) IBEW of Tulsa,

What committees interest you?

Public education, veterans services, higher education, health services and long term care

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

we absolutely must remember we are civil servants, and this job requires commitment to clear and concise information, easily understood and explained in ways for all our constituent to grasp. We must be available to questions and reasoning on the "why" on what we decide. State funding/expenditures must be in an ethical manner, always above reproach and inquiry. State budget meetings must be available for our constituents to understand and not in a place where back room dealings take place for the betterment of the legislature. If one enters office with nothing, that representative must have clear, public financial records, available to be reviewed. Too many politicians make money from questionable connections. This must end.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I am against anything that would limit the powers of the average citizen to protest, to put forth a petition process, to question it's legislative body.