On Monday, March 20, 2023, the Town of Jones held a Special Joint meeting between the Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission. The Trustees accepted the resignation of the former attorney, Devol and Associates, and approved the contract with John Dorman of Spencer Fane, LLP to serve as interim council. Mr. Dorman is no … Continue reading New Interim Attorney Hired: Jones Native John Dorman
Category: Municipal Matters
2023 Jones Trustee Candidate Bio’s
Hello Readers, Welcome to the third edition of the Trustee Candidate Bio's brought to you by The Jones Journal. We sent a survey of six questions to all seven Jones Trustee Candidates. Their responses are listed in alphabetical order.
Seven Candidates File for Three Trustee Seats
Three positions are open for the Jones Board of Trustees, with seven candidates running for office. Already campaign signs are filling yards and right of ways advertising names to the public. The election will be on Tuesday, April 4th, and with over a month to go, the campaigning is expected ramp up. Here is the … Continue reading Seven Candidates File for Three Trustee Seats
Jones Sales Tax Passes
On Tuesday, July 13th, the voters of Jones passed a 1 cent sales tax increase for the purpose of funding water and wastewater infrastructure needs for the the town. The proposition passed with a 62.6% margin, with 154 yes votes and 92 no votes. The tax will go into effect on October 1, 2021; however, … Continue reading Jones Sales Tax Passes
Editorial: Financial Stewardship First
On Tuesday, July 13th, the residents of Jones, OK will go to the polls to decide on the proposed 1 cent sales tax increase. On May 4th, after a close and heated April election, the very first vote from the brand new Board of Trustees was calling a special election for an increase in taxation. … Continue reading Editorial: Financial Stewardship First
2021-2022 Budget Passed by Board of Trustees, Auditor and County Assessor Presents
The four present Trustees unanimously passed the outline for the upcoming fiscal year at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 1st. Two budgets were passed, one designed for the Public Works Authority (PWA) and one for the city. Within the meeting was a public hearing for these budgets, though no comment was given from citizens. … Continue reading 2021-2022 Budget Passed by Board of Trustees, Auditor and County Assessor Presents
Britton Road is Open
After a 3 week road closure due to a sinkhole, Britton Road is open again. A special thanks goes out to OKC staff for keeping The Jones Journal updated throughout the process. As always, if you see any road damage on OKC streets, please report it to the City’s Action Center. You can visit their … Continue reading Britton Road is Open
Sinkhole Update: Final Pour Today
In the midst of heavy rainfall this week, OKC Crews have continued their work repairing the sinkhole on Britton Road. The final stage of concrete pouring happened on Tuesday afternoon. Weather permitting, OKC officials are anticipating that the road will be ready to reopen by Friday, May 21st. In other news, OKC crews have also … Continue reading Sinkhole Update: Final Pour Today
Complete Audio from Public Forum
Here is the audio from the public forum on May 11, 2021. I have noted several time frames below that were referenced in the article yesterday. 1:45 Sarah Boggs Speaking 1:54:58 Brett Ramsey’s Question regarding a blended approach to financing. 1:56:33 Missy Wilkinson states that rates will go up. 1:57:00 Mayor Poland clarifies the wording … Continue reading Complete Audio from Public Forum
Sinkhole Update: Estimated Time for Reopening
The work continues for the infamous sinkhole on Britton Road. OKC Crews are working on repairs today. Tomorrow, workers will begin the backfill and compaction process. Concrete will be poured by the end of the week, and they will need additional time for the substance to cure. Weather permitting, the City anticipates reopening the road … Continue reading Sinkhole Update: Estimated Time for Reopening
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