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.
Voters in Oklahoma City and in the Oklahoma City Public School District will have the chance to shape the future of their community by voting in important elections on April 6. While the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber does not endorse candidates, the Chamber asked all candidates to complete a survey to better understand their positions on issues important to the organization.
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.
Candidates on the ballot include Paula Lewis (incumbent) and Charles Henry, candidates for Board chairperson; Brett Hayes and Carole Thompson, candidates for the District 1 seat; and Lori Bowman and James McHenry, candidates to represent District 2.
Candidates in the April 6 runoff, listed in the order in which they appear on the ballot, are Shay Varnell and Bradley Carter for Ward 1 and Jessica Martinez-Brooks and Barbara Young for Ward 3.
We’re back at outdoor HQ Kerr Park talking cool collabs between Chamber members like the upcoming release of COOP Ale Works’ Sonic-slush branded-and-inspired hard seltzers. We also discuss new cookie delivery in Bricktown, Lyric Theatre’s outdoorsy plans, networking in a pandemic, coworking options, upcoming local elections and more.
The Oklahoma County Jail has seen COVID-19 numbers among inmates and staff drop to single digits over the last few months, as the jail population remains at its lowest levels in nearly a decade.
Residents throughout the Oklahoma City metro will have the opportunity to vote in important municipal and school board elections on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
