We have announced our positions on the three City of Tulsa Propositions on the Nov. 12 ballot. In short, we oppose Proposition 1 and support Propositions 2 and 3. Read the League’s positions here.
Voter ID Requirements
Voter ID Oklahoma’s Voter ID law took effect July 1, 2011. All voters are now required to produce proof of identity before casting a ballot whether voting at a regular polling place or voting early at the County Election Board. Acceptable identification includes documents issued by the federal, state (of Oklahoma) or a tribal government that includes the voter’s name, …
National Voter Registration Day 2013 – September 24
The League of Women Voters will participate in the second annual National Voter Registration Day along with organizations across the nation on Tuesday, September 24, 2013.
Unit Meetings Resume in September
We will discuss the hot topic of Common Core education standards which are being implemented nationwide. Oklahoma adopted them in 2010, but the issue may come before the legislature this year as the House Speaker and other legislators have expressed opposition, despite Gov. Mary Fallin’s support for Common Core. Oklahoma recently withdrew from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for …
Proposed Capital Improvements Package
The City Council recently approved a draft of a $919 million capital improvement proposal, also referred to as “Improve Our Tulsa”. This package will be on the ballot during the City of Tulsa general election on November 12.