Locust announces candidacy for Vian School Board
Jess “Buck” Locust of Vian has formally announced his candidacy for Seat No. 3 on the Vian Board of Education. The election will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Jess “Buck” Locust of Vian has formally announced his candidacy for Seat No. 3 on the Vian Board of Education. The election will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Locust attended Vian Public School from Kindergarten through 12th grade and is a 1987 graduate of Vian High School. He received his Associate’s degree from Haskell Indian Nations University, and is also a Cherokee citizen and of Creek affiliation.
“I’m running for this position for the kids,” Locust said. “Because they deserve the best possible resources to succeed in life.”
Locust said he is also a Booster Club member and supporter, and an FFA and Indian Club supporter.
“I don’t have a lot of money, but I have a lot of love for Vian,” Locust said.
For more information, Locust said he can be contacted by phone at 918-208-5087 or by email at tickfever68@gmail.com.
