Hi, I'm Chris.
Chris Roland was raised in Altus, Oklahoma where he was active in soccer and the high school band. He proudly served in the US Navy for eight years, earning a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.
In 2019, Chris moved to Clinton, Oklahoma where he completed his Associate’s Degree in Nursing. He enjoyed working in the community as an LPN at the North Fork Correctional Center in Sayre, Oklahoma and the Blakeburn Clinic in Clinton.
Chris has spent much of his life pursuing his passion in music. He is a talented bass guitarist and tuba player, having traveled the world performing with the Navy Band. Chris continues to perform locally and is currently continuing his education focused on audio production.
In recent years, Chris has developed an interest in community service and volunteering. He serves on the board of BuffaloGrass Arts Institute and Western Oklahoma Pride, groups that have hosted multiple festivals and events over the past two years.
He looks to extend this interest in community service to the city government level, where he hopes to focus on community development and social services, transportation and infrastructure, and equity and inclusion for all Clinton citizens.
Chris is married to his partner, Sarah, with whom he has two sons Jackson and Damian. He is also the proud stepfather to Annabelle, Georgia, Scarlett, and Reuben. In his free time, Chris loves playing sports such as pickle ball and soccer, playing and mixing music in his home studio, and traveling with his family.
Why I’m running
Vision and Leadership
- Serve as Mayor to restore the office’s ceremonial role and community voice.
- Ensure city boards and organizations operate independently without overreach.
- Promote transparency and respect for the proper role of government.
Community Engagement and Government Accessibility
- Actively listen to citizen’s concerns and present them to the City Council.
- Reopen and reform city meetings for easier citizen participation.
- Encourage communication between residents and their ward representatives.
Advocacy and Key Focus Areas
- Support diversity and special interest groups to enrich the community.
- Focus on Clinton Regional Hospital, water treatment plant issues, and water pricing.
- Improve the dog pound and revitalize parks and recreation facilities.
- Lead with a citizen-driven approach, ensuring community voices guide decisions.
Read my blog
Hello Clinton!
As I campaign to be your next mayor, Sarah and I are excited to share my vision and plans for our community on my blog. Dive into our posts for insights on my goals, initiatives, and how we can work together to make Clinton thrive.
How you can help
We need volunteers for:
- Door to door visits
- Distributing flyers
- Reaching potential voters
- Ridesharing to polls
Are you fluent in Spanish and passionate about making a difference? We are excited to announce that we are actively seeking a dedicated volunteer to join our team as a Spanish interpreter. This role is crucial in helping us communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals, ensuring they receive the support and services they need.
As a Spanish interpreter volunteer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission and positively impact the lives of our community members. Whether you have professional interpreting experience or simply a strong command of both Spanish and English, your skills are valuable to us.
If you are interested in volunteering your time and skills as a Spanish interpreter, please reach out to us at the contact information information below. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to create meaningful connections and provide essential services to those in need.
Join us today and make a difference in our community as a Spanish interpreter volunteer! Together, we can achieve great things.
