County officials vote to reallocate CARES funds to assist small businesses
Oklahoma County Budget Board voted 7-1 to reallocate CARES Act funds previously allocated for the Jail Trust.
County Commissioners still processing CARES funds to Jail Trust
Oklahoma County Commissioners voted to transfer nearly $9 million of CARES Act funds to the Oklahoma County Jail Trust.
After national attention, Turner digs into real local issues in OKC HD-88
As the national limelight eventually moves on to other things, Representative-elect Mauree Turner begins to work on local HD-88 issues.
Kevin Calvey cancels OK County budget meeting on CARES Act funds
An Oklahoma County Budget Board meeting was summarily cancelled at the request of District 3 County Commissioner Kevin Calvey without notice.
Jail Trust budgets CARES funds, votes to return balance to County
The Oklahoma County Jail Trust Monday, nearly $20 million of the CARES Act funds originally set aside for the Jail will return to the county.
Council approves $1 million to non-profits, extends billboard ultimatum
The OKC Council allocated $1M of CARES funds for nonprofits, continued to ban billboards, and set hefty fines for blocking streetcars.
In loud Jail Trust meeting, ICE motion fails, court video upgrades approved
Okla County Criminal Justice Authority, or Jail Trust, discussed the presence of ICE agents and allocated CARES funds for COVID amelioration.
Calvey quizzes Community Cares Found about CARES rental assistance
Oklahoma County Commissioner Kevin Calvey quizzed a Community Cares Foundation representative about CARES Funds spending before years end.
Calvey ICE lawsuit and DA Prater response point to larger legal issues
What may look like yet another squabble between two Oklahoma County public officials actually has long-term legal questions at the center.
Advisory Council recommends CARES funds spending to Jail Trust
Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council discussed recent criminal justice reforms and recommended CARES Act spending to the Jail Trust.
