About Rep. Murphey
Jason Murphey is as a third generation, life-time resident of Logan County. He is married to wife, Raleah, and they have two children, Jarod and Jarel.
Background
Murphey started his own business at the age of 19 when as Executive Officer of G&C Security & Investigations INC., he provided security services to the Oklahoma City area. In 2000, he started his second business, now known as WebTeks providing web content development services.
In 2001, Murphey was elected to the Guthrie City Council where he worked to open up the government to the people. His term was marked by a consistent push for government reforms ranging from his successful effort to place government proceedings on television and the internet so citizens could view them, to defeating property and sales tax increases and calling for spending reductions.
Murphey graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree from Charter Oak State College in May of 2006 with National Honors, is a member of the National Rifle Association, attends church at Church of God Outreach in rural Logan County and has achieved Toastmasters International's highest award for communication and leadership (DTM).
In 2006, Murphey campaigned for State Representative on a platform of never accepting contributions or gifts from lobbyists or groups that employ lobbyists. He also announced his intentions to work for reduction in the size of government, elimination of the state income tax, property tax reform and refocusing state government on essential services such as paving roads. Murphey conveyed his desire to open up state government to the scrutiny of the people through televising state government proceedings.
Murphey serves as the Chair of the House of Representative's Government Modernization Committee. In 2007, Murphey won approval for House Resolution 1026 and House Concurrent Resolution 1015. In 2008, he authored House Bill 2215, House Bill 2231, House Bill 3325 and Senate Bill 1398 which were signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry.
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