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Members in Oklahoma
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We seek to shape public policy by facilitating cooperation between citizens to influence decision-makers for the good of our communities, cities, and state.
In the long run, all Oklahomans want the same thing; a better place to live, work, and play. To have it, we need to work together.
Our Mission
The mission of The Oklahoma Academy is educating Oklahomans about public policy, with the goal of equipping them to take a proactive role with our leadership on every civic level.
As an “Honest Broker”, we’re a nonpartisan source of information about the issues facing our state. Through our Town Hall events, we provide a place for the process of creating solutions together.
Upcoming Events
Online Library
Our library houses nearly every public policy issue in Oklahoma from the last three decades. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, more materials are available at our office.
News & Updates
Breaking Barriers: Oklahoma Academy Town Hall Champions Electoral Reforms
In a landmark gathering of civic leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens, the Oklahoma Academy Town Hall has unveiled bold recommendations aimed at transforming the state’s democratic processes. The top priority recommendations focus on enhancing voter inclusion,...
The Time is Now to Change SQ640
By Howard Barnett and Darryl Schmidt Let us begin by saying; no one wants to pay taxes! However, it has also long been said that nothing is certain in life but death and taxes, and to fund state government correctly, taxes are a “must-have” revenue source. On Jan. 22...
This is our responsibility and our duty
By Steve Turnbo and Julie Knutson It truly was a historic day in this great state on Nov. 1 as the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board and Gov. Kevin Stitt took the steps necessary to commute the sentences of more than 450 inmates; however, let’s not forget there is more...
January through May
Community Outreach Meetings
Exact dates/times/locations will be provided via website, Facebook, & email from Academy Staff, and the Regional Community Team Leaders
May through July
Pre-Town Hall Community Listening Sessions
Exact dates/times/locations will be provided via website, Facebook, & email from Academy Staff, and the Regional Community Team Leaders
Friday, January 25, 2025
Oklahoma Academy Membership Winter Reconnect
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa. Open to all Academy members as well as Non Members. $50 per person.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Legislators’ Welcome Reception
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Twin Hills Golf & Country Club, Oklahoma City
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Friday, August 22, 2025
32nd Anniversary of the Oklahoma Academy Salute
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Tulsa Southern Hills Marriott Hotel
October 26 through October 29, 2025
Oklahoma Academy Town Hall – “Building a Resilient Oklahoma-Forging Our Future Beyond ARPA”
Sunday evening through Wednesday noon – River Spirit Casino, Resort and Conference Center, Tulsa
Advanced registration is required and is done by invitation only. Open registration is not available for this event.
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