SB 1328 – Removal of Grocery Sales Tax
ACTION ALERT - IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED
MAKE YOUR PHONE CALLS/CONTACTS NOW!
We have heard that tomorrow the Senate will vote on SB 1328 by Sen. Gumm which eliminates the sales tax on groceries. Full Story
HB 2909
Emergency Action Alert!
Contact your local Representative NOW and ask that they vote “NO” on HB 2909. The latest version is much worse than the introduced version. This bill was placed on the calendar yesterday and could be heard on the House floor at any time. Full Story
OML Debris to Dollars Workshop
Wednesday March 31, Chickasha
This will be a practical, hands-on presentation by municipal officials with actual experience on how to deal with FEMA including contracting, mutual aid, debris removal, assuring reimbursement and how to avoid future litigation. Full Story
Read the latest OML Legislative Bulletin
Added Monday, March 8th
Next week marks a BIG deadline at the Capitol. See what’s still out there that will affect you and talk to your legislators this weekend, so they’ll know where you stand before they cast their votes next week. Full Story
Municipal Policy Review Issue 25
The latest Municipal Policy Review is now available. Issue number 25 contains the latest information on training events, a legislative update and other happenings around the League. Full Story
Municipal Fiscal Impact Act (HB 3054 Benge/Lamb)
Doug Enevoldsen, City Manager of Sand Springs has graciously shared with us a packet of information on HB 3054. This issue is a legislative “priority” for the Oklahoma Municipal League (OML). Full Story
MCO & OML Day at the Capitol
Monday, March 22, 2010
This years’ Legislative Forum is billed as a “Day at the Capitol” for municipal officials. Full Story
Municipal Government Week
March 22nd - 26th, 2010
Annual event which helps improve public perception of city and town government. By spotlighting the services provided by city hall, local citizens can gain a better understanding of just how Municipal Government Works – for everyone Full Story
Leadership Seminar to be held on April 16th
Leadership the Plano Way!
Hosted by the City of Edmond and headlined by Tom Muelenbeck, city manager of Plano, TX and nationally known for his visionary local government management and strong support of mentoring those entering the field of public and municipal administration Full Story
2010 State and Federal Issues
Upcoming Issues for the next Legislative Year. Updated 1/21 Full Story
Oklahoma Municipal Salary and Benefits in 2010 Now Available
The OML salary and benefits report is available just in time to help with the budget. Full Story
Applicant Briefings and Kickoff Meetings - FEMA-1876-DR-OK
Any eligible entity must complete this application within 30 days from the date of the declaration. For FEMA-1876-DR-OK – the blizzards that occurred on December 24, 2009 – the 30-day deadline is March 26, 2010. Full Story
Goodwill tour continues with stops at Okarche, Dover, Okeene, Fairview
I plan to continue visiting communities throughout the year, and to reach out to all 450 OML member towns and cities. I’ve been to 48 municipalities and only have 402 to go! Full Story
OML/OMUP Water/Wastewater Engineering Technical Assistance Program
OML/OMUP is now offering limited technical assistance to water/wastewater systems due to a grant from the Department of Environmental Quality. Full Story
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