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A deeper dive into MAPS 4 with Mick Cornett

by September 3, 2019

Last issue, I wrote a MAPS 4 Q&A. For this issue, I wanted to look deeper into the initiative.

So, this is MAPS 4?

Yes, the original MAPS was approved by voters in 1993. Maps for Kids, passed in 2001, rebuilt the Oklahoma City Public Schools system and included money for suburban districts. MAPS 3 was passed in 2009.

Is MAPS 4 downtown focused?

No, the intention of the original MAPS was to invest in the urban core. Previous MAPS initiatives spent millions of dollars outside the city core. MAPS 4 will likely spend even more throughout the city.

– Mick Cornett, Jones PR

September 3, 2019 0 comment

Oklahoma History Politics

An updated look at the 2020 electorate

by July 23, 2019

We are just 16 months out from the 2020 presidential general election and campaigns on both sides of the aisle are starting to take shape. The biggest questions remaining: Out of the 24 Democratic primary candidates, who will stand out? Moreover, can that person beat President Trump?

According to some polls, many of the Democratic candidates have a good shot at beating the president in a head-to-head matchup. However, if we learned anything in 2016, it is this: Donald Trump can defy the odds. One thing is certain; the next 16 months will definitely be interesting to watch.

– Daniel Seitz, Jones PR

July 23, 2019 0 comment

Politics Public Affairs

A look at the 2020 electorate

by April 2, 2019

No matter which side of the aisle you’re on, we can all agree that the 2020 election is going to be an important one. So which groups will make the biggest difference in the coming year?

According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, minority groups and Generation Z (ages 18-23) voters could have the most significant impact on the election. However, according to the same study, older generations are more likely to vote.

Regardless of age, race or political party, what matters most is that you get out and exercise your right to vote in 2020.

– Daniel Seitz, Jones PR

April 2, 2019 0 comment

Politics Public Affairs

Oklahoma’s turnaround starts now

by January 22, 2019

The sun broke through the clouds as Oklahoma’s new governor, Kevin Stitt, began his inaugural address on the south steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol with 3,000 in attendance. The governor emphasized the five pillars of education, economics, infrastructure, health care and efficiencies that could turn Oklahoma into a top-10 state.

He also recognized former Gov. Mary Fallin for her years of public service and leadership. In his first week, the governor visited several state agencies and announced new cabinet members, many of whom are from the private sector and bring new approaches to governance and other issues.

– Brenda Jones Barwick, APR, Jones PR

January 22, 2019 0 comment