Sterkel named to Logan County Excise Board

The Oklahoma Tax Commission has appointed Brian Sterkel to the Excise and Equalization Board for Logan County.

Sterkel, 38, is set for his first meeting on Feb. 2 at 8 a.m. He replaces Marilyn Branch, whose final day was Dec. 31 after serving several years on the board.

Sterkel, a life-long Guthrie resident, serves as a Lender at Interbank in downtown Guthrie.

“I’m very happy and honored to be asked to contribute to the excise/equalization board. I look forward to serving the citizens of Logan County to the best of my ability.”

The three member board, includes Sterkel, Kenny Davis and Dan Ladd.

About the Excise Board

The Excise Board oversees and reviews all county, school district and city budgets to determine if they are legally and adequately funded with the revenues available. Specifically, the Board reviews and approves the County budget, fixes the annual tax levy and millage rates and gives public notice that the budget and tax levies are open to public discussion.

In addition to meeting to approve the budget and tax rates, the Excise Board meets as required during the year to review and approve other mid-year budget-related actions, such as supplemental appropriations.

The excise board is comprised of three positions in the county. The District Judge appoints the District One position (Davis), the Oklahoma Tax Commission/State Senator appoints District Two (Sterkel) and the Board of County Commissioners appoints District 3 (Ladd).