OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Shane Stone announced he is stepping down from state politics at the end of the year.
Stone (D-OKC) has announced his departure “in order to pursue opportunities away from state politics and the legislature.”
His tenure as the District 89 representative closes on Dec. 31. He was elected in 2014.
“Representing southside Oklahoma City has been a life-changing and rewarding experience,” Stone said. “I will always think fondly of my time advocating for the communities in Oklahoma City that rarely get recognized at our Capitol.
“We have suffered losses together, and we have celebrated victories. However, a time has come where I can no longer give the same dedication to this job that I have in the past. Because of this, I have opted to move aside and help find someone who can provide this district with the representation it needs.
“When you fight next to people for years for change that can transform the lives of Oklaho- mans through expanding education and health care, when you are attacked by special interests together, when you face the ups and downs of the Capitol together, you build a unique and special bond,” Stone said.
Stone will delegate campaign funds to the election board to go toward a special election to name his successor.