Another win for Oklahoma entrepreneurs
Readers of these articles are likely familiar with my optimism about Oklahoma’s future. Much of Oklahoma government contains a new wave of policy makers dedicated…
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Budget fouled up
This has been a busy month so far. For the last couple of months county officers have been dealing with the county budget. Unlike the…
Ask Dr. Anna: Guthrie veterinarian reveals the physical exam
For all columns with Dr. Anna visit her blog here. This is the third part of a Guthrie vet wants to take you on a…
Putting the for sale sign on government land
This year I appreciated the opportunity to work on two significant reforms on behalf of two state government officials for whom I have tremendous respect….
County Assessor: Duties and responsibilities
The County Assessor assesses all property for ad valorem taxation and submits the value of each property to the County Equalization Board and later to the…
Ask Dr. Anna: Importance of communication
This past year I have been plagued with chronic migraines that have led me to many different doctors’ offices for diagnosis and treatment. Not only…
Becoming a national leader in transparency
Several years ago, I was told, the Senate debated making government information accessible on the internet. A very powerful state senator purportedly opposed the proposal…
Examples of transparency at Guthrie schools
Well, the busses are running (mostly on time) and the viaduct is open once again. We have had a great start to the school year…
Logan County District 1 update
District 1 has been a busy place the last few weeks. Right at the end of the 4th wettest rainy spell in Oklahoma history, we had…
Column: Stopover Tour draws concerns from locals
A small town with a major event has put them on the map and the jealousy from across the nation is on the rise. With…
Local government to benefit from new well sites
I have recently been receiving emails about the increasing number of energy sector production sites. As you can imagine, seismic testing and deployment of heavy…
Ask Dr. Anna: Is your cat weird?
Every wonder if your cat is weird? I think I have most of you beat on this question as our clinic cat, Sylvie, sucks on…
County Sheriffs: Duties and responsibilities
The County Sheriff is the chief law officer in the county and is responsible for preserving the peace and protecting life and property in the county….
Chamber Chat: Mumford and Sons growing closer
Hello! Lucy and I have been operating two Facebook pages. One is a personal profile page which was set up when Facebook first started. Then…
District 2 Update: Douglas Blvd. resurfacing project begins
Haskell Lemon Construction Company is scheduled to begin work this week on Douglas from Waterloo to Forrest Hills. The first phase of the work will…
Ask Dr. Anna: Scientific breakthrough in pet weight management
Read this article to discover a new scientific breakthrough in pet weight management. The first step in a successful weight loss plan is knowing your pet’s…
Poor service should never be rewarded with more money
For several months, one of Guthrie’s foremost fast food restaurants experienced a tremendous drop-off in the quality of service. Long lines of customers found themselves…
County Treasurers: Duties and responsibilities
The County Treasurer serves as the chief financial officer for the county and administers all county monies. All the revenues received by the county from…
Special session and stand your ground
The Oklahoma Legislature will likely convene in the next few weeks for a special session. A recent ruling of the State Supreme Court invalidated the…
Court Clerks: Duties and responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Court Clerk are to record, file, and maintain the proceedings of the District Court and to maintain books such as…