It’s a new year, and soon the start of a new state legislative session. Learn more about what is on the legislative agenda for education and more in this Q&A session with State House members Jeff Boatman and John Waldron, who both serve on the A&B Education Subcommittee. Audience questions are encouraged to have a better conversation.
Free to attend. Tickets available here.
Submit your questions for our panelists here.
Wednesday
January 24, 2024
OU Tulsa
4502 E 41st St
Tulsa, OK 74135
Perkins Auditorium
5:30 – 7:00 PM
PANELISTS
OK House District 67
Jeff Boatman has served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives since 2018. He has a proven history of conservative leadership, and his candidacy reflects a steadfast dedication to conservative solutions, unwavering family values and fiscally responsible policies. With a track record marked by integrity and tangible achievements, Jeff is uniquely positioned to authentically represent the interests of District 67. Representative Boatman is a chief legislative advocate toward empowering and enhancing social services and support networks with a chief focus on reduction in crimes committed against youth.
Appropriations Committee, Government Modernization and Technology (Chair), A&B Education Subcommittee, among others.
OK House District 77
John Waldron is a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Virginia from 1986 to 1990, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations. In 1991 he started his master’s degree in international relations at George Washington University while working at the School Without Walls in Washington, D.C. He completed his master’s in 1995. Waldron began his teaching career at the School Without Walls in Washington, D.C. in 1991 and would work there until 1999.[1] In 1999, he returned to Tulsa and started working as a social studies teacher at Booker T. Washington High School. From 2011 to 2013 he was also the president of the United Nations Association. Waldron was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2018 and assumed office on November 21, 2018. He has served as the assistant minority floor leader in the House since 2021. In 2023, Waldron filed legislation to increase the pay of school support staff who make less than $80,000 and by 20 percent.
A&B Education Subcommittee, State Powers, Conference Committee on Health Services and Long-Term Care.
MODERATOR
TulsaPeople
Tim Landes is an award-winning journalist and photographer, who works as features editor for TulsaPeople Magazine. He is a Cherokee Nation citizen and serves as Vice Chair of the Cherokee Phoenix Editorial Board. Tim also serves on the Tulsa Press Club board of directors and as a moderator for its PageOne Luncheons. He can often be seen moderating events for Magic City Books and Circle Cinema. Previously, he spent a decade in media relations for Cherokee Nation and its businesses, where he co-created Anadisgoi (or Cherokee Nation News).