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American politician
Jabar Shumate
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 11th district
In office
2012 – January 6, 2015
Preceded byJudy Eason McIntyre
Succeeded byKevin Matthews
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 73rd district
In office
2004–2012
Preceded byJudy Eason McIntyre
Succeeded byKevin Matthews
Personal details
Born (1976-01-26) January 26, 1976 (age 48)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJillian Leggett Shumate
Residence(s)Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Oklahoma
OccupationPublic Relations consultant

Jabar Shumate (born January 26, 1976) is an American former politician and university official from the state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, Shumate is former member of both the Oklahoma Senate and the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Early life and career

Shumate was born January 26, 1976, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in public affairs and administration. During his time at the university, he served as student body president.

Political career

Since his election, Shumate has worked on education reform and health issues. He co-authored a study to look at ways to incentivize healthier foods in urban Tulsa neighborhoods. He has also held leadership positions in the Oklahoma legislative black caucus.

Shumate had a tough 2010 primary, edging out a primary opponent after education unions threw their support behind his opponent.

Shumate left the Oklahoma House of Representatives to run for a state Senate seat. He faced a member of the Tulsa City council in a 2012 primary for the state Senate seat vacated by Judy Eason McIntyre.

University of Oklahoma

Shumate was appointed to the newly created role as the Vice President of University Community at the University of Oklahoma in 2015.

Termination

After 3 years in his role, Shumate was the subject of an internal investigation alleging the misuse of university property.

Shumate resigned after the internal audit produced evidence that he misappropriated school property. OU General Counsel Anil Gollahalli noted that Shumate, "should have been aware of the statute broken as it was part of an amended law passed during Shumate's time in the state legislature".

The audit of Shumate found approximately 124 instances between July 1, 2017 through March 29, 2018, in which he misappropriated a work automobile, several instances of unauthorized use of a fleet fuel card, and false travel claims.

Claims of Wrongful Termination

Shumate publicly announced his resignation was forced, referring to it as a "high tech lynching." Denying the allegations of impropriety made by the University of Oklahoma, Shumate directed that questions be adressed to his attorney.

Personal life

Shumate married Jillian Leggett on November 12, 2011, after proposing to her at his church on February 13, 2011.

References

  1. Jabar Shumate Bio, VoteSmart.org. Retrieved on May 8, 2009.
  2. 119 new lawmakers sworn in, Tulsa World.
  3. Officials seek incentives to bring grocers to Oklahoma, The Oklahoman. Published Nov. 2, 2009.
  4. Associated Press. Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus announces leaders, The Oklahoman.
  5. Jabar Shumate survived 'all-out face-to-face fight' with unions, CapitolBeatOK.com. Published Oct. 29, 2010.
  6. Departing Oklahoma representatives, The Oklahoman. Published June 24, 2012.
  7. Longtime leaders Jabar Shuamate and Joe Williams to face off in Senate District 11 Democratic primary, Tulsa World. Published June 6, 2012.
  8. , University of Oklahoma Public Affairs.
  9. "Jabar Shumate Named OU Vice President for the University Community". www.ou.edu. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  10. ^ "Former OU executive says he "involuntarily" resigned". KFOR.com Oklahoma City. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  11. ,OU Daily. Published July 26, 2018.
  12. , July 20, 2018.
  13. ^ Media, Griffin. "Former OU Executive Shumate Says He Was Wrongly Terminated; University Fires Back". www.news9.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  14. Meet Jabar Shumate, Tulsa World.

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