The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority: Born in broken promises 1954: Oklahoma citizens voted to build turnpikes that would be free to drive once their bonds were paid off. 1955: The legislators and lobbyists (without citizen buy-in) changed the language to allow cross-pledging. When the Oklahoma people voted in 1954 to approve SQ359 and SQ360 they never […]
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The Oklahoma Attorney General (OAG) Gentner Drummond published a second opinion on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, detailing why House Bill (HB) 2263 amending Title 69 Section 1703 is constitutional and does not violate the separation of powers provision in the Oklahoma Constitution. HB2263 divided the executive powers of appointment to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA)
Another win! Oklahoma Attorney General finds House Bill 2263 amendments Constitutional Read More »
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Oklahoma Attorney General (OAG) published an opinion that it is illegal for Secretary Tim Gatz to serve in three state “offices,” and he must resign or be removed from two “offices.” In addition, AG Drummond stated that when a state officer takes on the duties of a second office
The Council of Bond Oversight (COBO) meeting agenda for Monday September 11, includes as agenda item 3 Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the request from the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to issue up to $500 million of Second Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 In other words, COBO will discuss, and possibly approve, the Oklahoma
Objections to possible COBO Bond Approval – September 2023 Read More »
In a split 6 to 3 ruling, the Oklahoma Supreme Court validated Turnpike Authority bonds for the ACCESS project This is a destructive blow for the citizens of Oklahoma as it essentially grants to the OTA the ability to build wherever they want without regard to law, legislative oversight, or the will of the people.
Statement on August 1, 2023 Supreme Court Bond Validation Read More »
Confused about what is happening in the Supreme Court?
Our latest post on PikeOffOTA.com breaks down what happened this week. Three on fire and well-prepared protestant briefs were submitted to the Court with sound arguments for why the OTA cannot lawfully build the 3 new alignments in the ACCESS program.
2023-07-12 Responses to OK Supreme Court Legal Questions Read More »
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA May 25, 2023—Today the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate voted overwhelmingly to override the Governor’s veto of House Bill 2263, a bill that will change the way members are appointed to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Board. Before this legislation passed, the Governor made all six appointments to the OTA Board.
In May 2022, Pike Off OTA brought claims in Cleveland County District Court challenging the OTA’s legal authority to construct 3 proposed new turnpikes. Since then, there has been a motion to dismiss and an appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court in this district court case. Today’s ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court simply says
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Norman, Ok April 12, 2023–Pike OFF OTA is encouraged by the announcement that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has finally decided to stop work on the ACCESS Oklahoma program. It is neither lawful nor appropriate for the OTA to continue to work on the legally unauthorized East West Connector, South Extension, or Tri-City Connector proposed new
PIKE OFF OTA statement on OTA decision to pause all ACCESS work April 14th, 2023 Read More »
For Immediate Release: Oklahoma’s Attorney General, Gentner Drummond, calls for an audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA). In his letter to State Auditor Cindy Byrd, Gentner stated many concerns about their “blatant disregard for openness and transparency”. You can read AG Dummond’s full letter to Cindy Byrd below:
OK AG Gentner Drummond calls for audit of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) Read More »
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