Government Relations

The Government Relations Team is committed to providing Next members with an opportunity to get involved and engaged in the public policy discussion with the hopes of making a positive difference for the future of Norman. We will accomplish this by providing members access to their city, county, state and national elected officials and a chance to get involved in the political process. We will encourage voter participation and provide voter education.
Members responsibilities include participating in the organization of debates, volunteering for county commissions, creating an impact in the community.

2010-11 Team Goals:

• Statewide Debate with the Governor Candidates.  

Currently we are working with OU and a TV outlet to set this up for the week before the election.  This would also be set up as an interactive webcast.   This is the week voters will be making their final decisions.

• City Boards and Commission

We would like to get some members of Norman Next Norman City Boards and Commission.  We want to be on different boards and commissions to help provide information to our group and the community about decisions that are being made.

• State Questions

How many times to you go and vote only to look at those state questions and say.. “What the heck is that?”  Really these questions are important and the wording can be overwhelming.   Our goal is to post the information about the state questions and provide a PRO and CON point of view so people can understand the affects of the questions.  

• Co-Host (Local Senate and House Debates)

We would like to partner with the Chamber to host these debates and either streams them on the web and possibly get them on the city channel.  Again with election season this is going to be important to get the information out and for the community to be aware.

• Co-Host City Council Debate

We can end the election cycle by sponsoring a city council debate.  This would be all of the ODD numbered seats that will be up for re-election.

Team Meeting Schedule:
Third Thursday of every month
5:30 p.m.
Location varies

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