Tag: eminent domain

Oklahoma Transportation Authority – Usurping More Private Property For A Road No One Needs

By Jenni White - Managing Editor March 29, 2025 0

Amy Cerato and Whitney Mullica from Pike Off OTA discussed new routes and legislative frustrations regarding the OTA’s operations. Cerato criticized OTA’s lack of transparency, highlighting their disregard for landowners and inadequate planning for infrastructure projects, suggesting that OTA prioritizes financial interests over public needs.

Speaker-Elect Hilbert’s Legislative Priority Personifies Everything Wrong With Oklahoma Government

By Jenni White - Managing Editor January 2, 2025 2

In a recent statement, House Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert emphasized the significance of passing two bills in the upcoming legislative session: a state budget and a cellphone usage policy for schools. Criticism surrounds the proposed cell phone bill, which undermines local control, mandates discipline policies, and risks taxpayer funds without substantive impact on educational challenges in Oklahoma.

Norman City Council Vote, Tuesday, 8.27 Could Prevent Council From Representing Citizens In OTA South Extension Construction

By Jenni White - Managing Editor August 25, 2024 0

On Friday, August 24th, Kelly Wilson and Whitney Mullica from PikeOffOTA joined ROPE Report LIVE to discuss an upcoming Norman City Council meeting regarding the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s plans. They highlighted the need for public attendance and urged the council to vote against an agreement with OTA. Kelly also referenced past unfavorable agreements with OTA.