In this month's Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater emphasizes the crucial role businesses play in encouraging voter participation, stressing that a more engaged electorate leads to better outcomes for both the community and the economy.
In this month's Leadership Notes, Chamber president and CEO Christy Gillenwater encourages Chamber members and other business owner to stay informed on issues that are important for OKC's business climate and to vote in the Feb. 14 elections.
Residents throughout the Oklahoma City metro will have the opportunity to vote in important municipal and school board elections on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced today the formation of the Fix The Jail campaign to encourage passage of a county bond issue to build a new county jail and detention center. The resolution calls for a $260 million bond issue to fund the construction. These bonds would take the place of retiring bonds and could be sold without increasing the rate of property taxes for residents.
Two candidates will appear on the ballot for residents of District 5.
Four candidates filed to run in the Oklahoma City mayoral election, which will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
VisitOKC VP of Destination Marketing Lindsay Vidrine joins us to tell us about The Modern Frontier campaign and the new branded beer and future plans. We also talk about the First Americans Museum’s upcoming fall opening, the OKC Dodgers’ and Energy FC’s in-person plans and schedules, election info for April 6, and RIVERSPORT’s opening plans.
The OKCPS Board of Education plays an integral role in ensuring Oklahoma City’s schools provide our students the instruction and resources they need to lay the foundation for their bright futures. An important election is April 6.
