With the close of its seventh fiscal year, the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) continues to drive transformational reform across the county’s justice system.
Construction continues on the MAPS 4 Diversion Hub, located on Linwood Boulevard between North Western and North Klein avenues. Work began in October 2024 and is expected to wrap up in 2026.
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) has named Melissa Walton its new executive director. Walton will lead efforts to reduce incarceration and improve public safety by streamlining the county’s justice system.
The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC) marked significant progress as it completed its sixth fiscal year on June 30, 2024.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO), a nonprofit firm providing civil legal services across the state, has released a comprehensive study conducted by STOUT examining the economic impact of its Right to Counsel (RTC) Program in Oklahoma County. The findings reveal substantial benefits not only for tenants facing eviction but also for the broader community and economy.
Since Oklahoma City voters approved the $968 million revitalization plan in 2019, challenges such as pandemic-related economic disruptions, soaring construction costs and crippling inflation have hindered progress on the MAPS 4 programs.
The first half of fiscal year 2024 (FY24) marked a significant milestone for Oklahoma County, with the jail population hitting two historic lows.
In December 2023, during the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s Annual Meeting, Teresa Rose was officially installed as the new Chamber Chair. VeloCity had an opportunity to sit down with Rose for a brief Q&A to get her thoughts on this new role with the Chamber.
