Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Archives

In a succinct presentation before the Oklahoma Senate Transportation Committee Interim Study Session on September 27, 2022, Professor Tassie Hirschfeld illustrates the absurdity of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority operations. Hirschfeld is a professor in anthropology who specializes in post-soviet autocratic countries and anti-corruption research. In less than 15 minutes Hirschfeld explains how the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority operates more like a Soviet regime than a "State of Oklahoma" agency.

How the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority operates like a Soviet Regime

In a succinct presentation before the Oklahoma Senate Transportation Committee on September 27, 2022, Professor Tassie Hirschfeld illustrates the absurdity of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority operations. Hirschfeld is a professor in anthropology who specializes in post-soviet autocratic countries and anti-corruption research. Watch Hirschfeld explain how the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority operates more like a Soviet regime […]

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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority: Born in Broken Promises

Broken Promises / Pike Off OTA

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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RAISE the ROOF – Hollywood Corners

Kate Lindemuth-Contreras

Let’s celebrate our continued efforts in our fight against the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and raise funds to accomplish our upcoming goals. Eat dinner at Hollywood Corners and 10% will be donated that night! Bid on one of our Silent Auction baskets, enjoy some Turnpike Trivia games, boogie with The Mystery Dates, and pick up new

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Another win! Oklahoma Attorney General finds House Bill 2263 amendments Constitutional

Blog / Pike Off OTA

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)

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Oklahoma Attorney General agrees with PIKE OFF OTA that no individual may simultaneously serve three state transportation roles

Blog / Pike Off OTA

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

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December OTA Board Meeting

Kelly Wilson

ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010 Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Meetings Link

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November OTA Board Meeting

Kelly Wilson

ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010 Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Meetings Website

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October OTA Board Meeting

Kelly Wilson

ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010

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September OTA Board Meeting

Kelly Wilson

ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010

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Over a backdrop of the Supreme Court room in the OKC capitol, are the words "You've got a great case. How much justice can you afford?" - Attorney Stan Ward, 2022

Statement on August 1, 2023 Supreme Court Bond Validation

Uncategorized / Pike Off OTA

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.

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