Civics
NonDoc journalists report on the civic realm in Oklahoma and beyond. Our site also publishes a variety of commentary pieces about civic matters. As a site category, "Civics" encompasses three subcategories: Education, Health Care and Politics.
Norman Ward 6: Jerry Drewery, Joshua Hinkle disagree on homelessness, entertainment district
A pastor and a community banker who disagree on topics such as homelessness and the proposed entertainment district are vying for the Ward 6...
Norman Ward 8: Hurley, Dixon seek seat opened by redistricting
Opened after redistricting moved incumbent Councilman Matt Peacock to Ward 2, the race for the Norman City Council's Ward 8 will be decided Feb....
Norman Ward 4: Helen Grant challenged by Judy Moss
In the City of Norman's Ward 4 election, voters will choose between an incumbent focused on affordable housing and opposing the proposed entertainment district...
Rep. Dean Davis apologizes for ‘unbecoming’ behavior
Almost a year after he was censured by his Oklahoma House of Representatives colleagues, Rep. Dean Davis submitted a written apology today for his...
OKCPS District 4: Trio of candidates vie for open seat
Voters in Oklahoma City Public Schools' District 4 will have a choice between three candidates at the polls Tuesday, Feb. 13. Unless someone wins...
‘Get government out of the way’: Stitt hits slew of topics in 2024 State of the State
In a wide-ranging speech that repeatedly emphasized Christian principles, getting "government out of the way" and business recruitment goals, Gov. Kevin Stitt kicked off...
HD 39 candidates discuss UCO’s future and finances
During the House District 39 debate Wednesday, candidates Erick Harris, Regan Raff and Richard Prawdzienski were asked about several topics related to the Oklahoma...
Cheat Sheet: Five candidates vie for Norman’s Ward 2
In the City of Norman's Ward 2 election, five candidates are seeking to fill the seat after Councilwoman Lauren Schueler, who was appointed following...
‘Forced’ out after drag drama, Shane Murnan rejects Western Heights’ confidentiality agreement
(Editor's note: The following article about the resignation of Shane Murnan from Western Heights Public Schools includes a photo featuring hateful language aimed at...
GOP members Cheryl Williams, Jenni White removed from OK County Election Board
(Update: Pending confirmation from the Oklahoma State Election Board, former Rep. Wayne Pettigrew has been nominated to replace Cheryl Williams as the Republican representative...
