Logan County District 2 Update: Trash on county roads‏

One of the laws passed by the state legislature in the 2013 session was SB 89. This bill, authored by Senator Ballenger and Representative Wesselhoft, increases the fine for littering from the maximum of $200.00 to up to $400.00, plus court costs. The bill passed with an emergency clause which allows it to take effect July 1, 2013.

Flood prone areas of District 1

Due to recent storms and floods, it seemed timely again to remind District 1 residents about specific roadways in the area which are subject to flooding. The list below identifies these. While some roads flood immediately, others do so hours later.

Frequently asked questions about storm sirens and shelters

Where do I register my storm shelter?…Is there a program available to help fund the purchase of a shelter? Can we get a siren in our area and where are current sirens located?…Find out here…

Logan County District 2 Update: May events‏

Our prayers and sympathy go out to victims of recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. In addition to the grief of individuals who have suffered great losses, these disasters have put a strain on local, county and state governments. In spite of this, I have been impressed with the ability of emergency responders and cleanup crews to handle the challenge of arguably, the worst tornado in history.

Broadway paving complete; striping to follow

This week Atlas Paving Company began the process of resurfacing three miles of Broadway from Waterloo to Simpson Road. As of Friday, May 17, the project was complete.

Is something wrong with “sustainable development?”

As a county commissioner I am often in regional planning meetings where I continually hear the word “sustainable” or “sustainable development.” If you begin to pay attention, you will hear it too, or read it in news articles and reports generated by government planning entities. What does the word mean and why is it used so frequently? It sounds good, but is it? In an effort to educate myself on the subject, I attended a conference in Tulsa to hear Rosa Koire, a recognized
spokesperson on the topic. I found what she had to say troubling. Here is some of what she said and encouraged us to share with others….

District 2 Update: State legislative funding for county roads and bridges‏

Oklahoma state lawmakers still have many important issues to address in the remaining days of the 2013 state legislative session. One of the most critical to Logan County residents and to those citizens, businesses and school buses driving on county roads across Oklahoma is HB 1080.  This bill impacts all 77 county highway systems which
comprise almost 84,000 miles of roadway and over 14,000 bridges.

Broadway paving scheduled for mid May

In December 2012, District 1 contracted with Atlas Paving Company to resurface three miles of Broadway from Waterloo to Simpson. Weather and a backlog of projects delayed the paving, but we received word today that work is scheduled to begin Monday, May 13.

Bridge on Charter Oak Road progressing toward completion

In spite of unseasonably cool temperatures in April, contractors were still able to pour the concrete deck for the bridge on Charter Oak Rd. west of Santa Fe.

Logan County District 2 Update: The cost of sign theft‏

One of the more common problems the county deals with is replacing traffic control and street name signs. On a regular basis, we receive calls about missing or defaced signage or county workers observe that signs are missing.