Republican state Rep. Charlie Joyner of Midwest City says he will not seek re-election next year.
Joyner said in a statement Thursday that he wants to spend more time with his wife and family. He will serve out the remainder of his term that includes the upcoming legislative session.
“It has been an honor to represent the people of House District 95,” said Joyner, R-Midwest City. “I’m really grateful for the trust voters have placed in me over the years, but it’s time for new leadership in the Legislature.”
Joyner is a former Midwest City fire chief and was twice elected to the City Council in Midwest City.
He was elected to the state House in 2006 and has been re-elected four times since. He currently is chairman of the House Transportation Committee and says he tried to help modernize transportation in Oklahoma.
“We have tried to lay the groundwork to modernize transportation in Oklahoma,” said Joyner. “I’m proud of our work on that issue, but I’m also proud of the work done on issues like tort reform, enforcement of immigration laws and reductions in state taxes. I appreciate the chance voters have given me to be a part of making some real progress in Oklahoma.”
