10-22-04 - A tax passed last November in Ardmore is now in question, as the city re-examines the legal procedure leading up to that vote. The 'Gaps' tax included money earmarked for everything from schools to renovating the public swimming pool.
But this week, as an attorney began to allocate some of that money, he realized the city might have not followed election law. The controversy centers on whether the city put a notice of the election in the paper ten days before the election date.
If the city cannot find proof of such an ad, they will take the matter to court for a judicial review. They hope that coverage by the media and campaigning by voters before the election will be just as substantial of notice as an ad. If the judicial review rules against the city, they will have to have another election to pass the tax.
City manager Dan Parrott says the city clerk oversees the election and should have known to put the ad in. But if it turns out the election doesn't count he will only hold himself responsible.
Posted: 11:40 AM - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
