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Oklahoma County Jail Trust embarks on 'self evaluation' amid calls for its end

17 hours ago | nondoc.com | Matt Patterson

On Friday, members of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority voted unanimously to embark on a performance review process to assess the body’s long-term viability and effectiveness amid calls for it to disband and return day-to-day jail management duties to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office.
SQ 836: Open primary proponents ask court to toss OKGOP objection based on SCOTUS case

3 days ago | nondoc.com | Matt Patterson

During oral arguments held Tuesday, attorneys for the Oklahoma Republican Party argued to the Oklahoma Supreme Court that a proposed initiative petition is unconstitutional because it forces political parties to support candidates they may not normally support. In contrast, the petition’s proponents told justices there is precedent to do just that based on past rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court.
OU hikes tuition while touting scholarships, OSU keeps costs flat again

1 week ago | nondoc.com | Tres Savage |Sasha Ndisabiye

ARDMORE — As University of Oklahoma President Joe Harroz asked the OU Board of Regents to raise tuition for the fifth year in a row, he repeatedly and preemptively pushed back on “headlines” he feared would be written.
HD 97: Former Judge Aletia Timmons elected in NEOKC special election

2 weeks ago | nondoc.com | Matt Patterson

Former Oklahoma County District Court Judge Aletia Timmons won the special election for House District 97 on Tuesday night, defeating JeKia Harrison to fill the remainder of former Rep. Jason Lowe’s term. Timmons picked up 59.07 percent of the vote. Harrison, currently a legislative assistant in the House, finished with 40.93 after all 17 precincts had reported. Both Timmons and Harrison are Democrats, and no other candidate filed for the special election in HD 97.
Drummond takes over third prosecution of Richard Glossip, says death penalty off table

2 weeks ago | nondoc.com | Matt Patterson

Richard Glossip has faced nine execution dates since his murder conviction 27 years ago and eaten his “last” meal three times. Now, after the U.S. Supreme Court vacated his conviction and sent the case back to Oklahoma County for a new trial, Glossip appears set to be prosecuted once again. This time, however, prosecutors say he will not face the death penalty if convicted.
HD 74 special election: Amy Hossain, Kevin Norwood campaign in Owasso

3 weeks ago | nondoc.com | Tristan Loveless

Democrat Amy Hossain and Republican Kevin Norwood are campaigning in an HD 74 special election to represent the Owasso area after former Rep. Mark Vancuren resigned to serve as a deputy county commissioner in Tulsa County. A Republican-leaning district, HD 74 voters last elected a Democrat to the Oklahoma Legislature in 1998. Despite the district’s partisan lean, however, Hossain is confident the June 10 special election will be closer than expected.
HD 71 special election: Beverly Atteberry, Amanda Clinton tout professional experiences

3 weeks ago | nondoc.com | Tristan Loveless

A Democratic public relations specialist and Republican attorney are competing in a June 10 special election to represent HD 71, an urban district in Tulsa running along the east side of the Arkansas River. Amanda Clinton, a Cherokee Nation citizen, became the Democratic nominee after winning a four-candidate primary outright. Beverly Atteberry emerged the winner from a Republican runoff last month. Although it was once a Republican stronghold, HD 71 leans left these days. Former Democratic Rep.
Cheat sheet: From Honolulu to Tulsa, 4 campaign in at-large Cherokee Nation election

3 weeks ago | nondoc.com | Tristan Loveless |Andrea Hancock

Incumbent Tribal Councilor Johnny Jack Kidwell will face three challengers during the June 7 election to represent the Cherokee Nation at large — with one hailing all the way from Hawaii. William Crowder, Jonathan Carter and Brandi Ross are attempting to unseat Kidwell from the Tribal Council. The Cherokee Nation’s legislative branch is comprised of 17 councilors, with 15 living within the nation’s jurisdictional boundaries and two councilors elected to represent those living outside its borders.
Cheat sheet: In expansive Cherokee Nation District 11, 3 candidates vie for seat

3 weeks ago | nondoc.com | Tristan Loveless

With each embracing social media antics to appeal to voters, three Cherokee Nation citizens are campaigning to represent Tribal Council District 11, which spans the northern boundary of the Cherokee Reservation. Timothy Keeton, Janatha Ketchum-Carter and incumbent Kendra McGeady all filed for the June 7 election and are actively campaign, with Ketchum-Carter and McGeady creating videos in their Facebook messaging.
Cheat sheet: Cherokee Nation District 9 sees 7 seek open seat

3 weeks ago | nondoc.com | Tristan Loveless

From local school board officials to small business owners, retirees and a rural water board member, seven candidates are seeking to represent Cherokee Nation District 9 of the Tribal Council. Spanning primarily rural areas, District 9 encompasses the southern tip of Craig County including part of Big Cabin, northern Mayes County excluding Pryor and Salina proper, and southwestern Delaware County with all of Lake Eucha.