Empowering the Community
by Mayor GT Bynum The failure of State Question 779 leaves many across our state asking the question "What is our next option for properlyfunding education in Oklahoma?" And while much of the discussion rightly focuses on the state government, an important potential partner remains on the sidelines. Local communities across the state ought to be empowered to call operational funding initiatives for education in their jurisdiction without being penalized by the state government. As a mayor, I don't pretend to be an expert on education policy...