Following months of debate on hundreds of bills, the Oklahoma Legislature adjourned sine die May 26. Despite the disagreements between the House, Senate and governor on major education reform, officials with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber said the session was highly successful with respect to accomplishing the Chamber’s legislative priorities.
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.
It’s time to show your support at the polls for a new jail facility in Oklahoma County. Vote YES Tuesday for a much-needed new Oklahoma County Detention Center without raising property taxes.
Though the circumstances that have led us to this moment in our history as a community are somewhat complex, my message this month is pretty simple. If you are a resident of Oklahoma County, I ask you to vote “yes” on June 28 to build a new county jail.
June 8, 2022 marks the 20-year anniversary for Paycom Center, Oklahoma City’s premier sports and entertainment destination.
On June 28, Oklahoma County voters will have an opportunity to approve the construction of a new county jail without having to raise taxes to do it. The new jail will replace the current jail that is overcrowded, outdated and poorly designed. This new facility will be more effective, more cost efficient and will help keep us safer.
On Tuesday, June 28, Oklahoma County voters will go to the poll to vote on a $260 million bond issue to fund the construction of a new jail and detention center. The bonds would take the place of retiring bonds, which would mean no tax increase for Oklahoma County residents.
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.
