Kimberly Ford - District 5 Special Election Candidate
Halito,
My name is Kimberly Sue Ford, I am 11/16 Choctaw, and I am a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. I am running for the position of District 5 Choctaw Tribal Council. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse, a former restaurant owner and me and my husband, James owned and operated a cattle business in Kinta, Oklahoma until his passing.
Born and raised in Talihina, Oklahoma, I am the daughter of Daisy Perry and the granddaughter of Katherine Ward. I graduated from Talihina High School in 1985, where I played softball and basketball throughout my school years. After graduation, I attended the LPN program at Kiamichi Area Vocational School. I have been a licensed practical nurse for 39 years, with twenty of those years dedicated to the Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority. In addition to my nursing career, I owned and operated the Kinta Kafe for 8 years, cherishing the connections I made with the people of District 5 who supported my establishment.
Currently, I am a widow with a wonderful son, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter, Bella Rose. I aspire to demonstrate to my granddaughter the importance of working for and supporting our Choctaw community and making District 5 a desirable place to live. My family has always taught me the value of serving our Choctaw people while enjoying the process. My uncles, Sherman, Wayne, and J.D. Ward, have been involved in Labor Day Softball for years, and my cousin, Daryan Eubanks, is the current District 9 Junior Miss for 2024-2025.
Having lived in this district for 30 years, I am eager to contribute to our tribe beyond my medical expertise and offer my skills generously. I am committed to listening to our people, understanding their concerns, and taking action to provide the necessary support. My current experience caring for my mother has deepened my understanding of the support required for families who care for their loved ones. A robust support system, extending beyond hospitals and hospice care, would be invaluable for those balancing work and caregiving responsibilities. Our community center can serve as a vital resource and gathering place to address family challenges and celebrate community successes.
If elected, it would be my profound honor to serve our nation with the respect and dignity that only the Choctaw people can offer.
Thank you for your time and review. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yakoke,
Kimberly S. Ford
PO Box 176, Kinta, OK 74552
physical address 203 NW St., Kinta, OK, 74552