Our community is at its best when our citizens are engaged and educated. This is a series of 4-5 classes, each focusing on one specific area: Federal Government, State Government, County Government, Local Government, and Bixby Public Schools.
Topics to include:
State:
How does a bill become a law in Oklahoma?
What agencies are elected and which are appointed?
Federal:
How can we advocate for ourselves at a federal level?
What is the process an idea goes through before it is considered in a bill?
Schools:
What does the school board do?
How are schools really funded?
City:
What’s the difference between bond funds and operating funds?
How do you run for city council?
How does a citizen stay engaged with what’s going on in City Hall?