Logan County filings for May 8, 2015

The following actions were filed in the District Court of Logan County for May 8, 2015.

John Winters secures grant to fund research

John Winters

Muskogee, Okla. – Dr. John Winters was recently informed that he and Dr. Robert Doan of the University of Southern Mississippi were awarded a $500 grant from the National Association for Sports Officials (NASO) to conduct research for the NASO.

MTC celebrates success of program completers; recognition event set for May 21

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 230 students from Meridian Technology Center will be recognized for completing their training during the school’s upcoming Recognition Ceremony.

Dist. 2 Update: Logan County’s population up 10.4 percent in the last five years

The Senate and House Appropriations Committees and representatives of the Governor are hammering out a budget as I write this (See Wednesday’s Special Update).  What is at stake for us in District 2 are 15 miles of asphalt roads and five bridges on our 5-year construction plan. The accumulation of funds in the CIRB state general funds account are on the plate for consideration to meet the shortfall in the state’s budget.

Logan County tax reform to go into law

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has signed the proposal to reform county government election law. House Bill 1400, proposed by State Representative Jason Murphey and State Senator Anthony Sykes, requires county governments to allow voters to cast a distinct and separate vote on county tax questions.

Guthrie city manager accepts job in Texas

Guthrie City Manager Sereniah Breland is leaving after less than three years to take a city manager position near Houston.