Elections

Low expectations for Congress

By Ledger Staff

“Most of us expect the major decisions aren’t going to be made this year,” said Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma, a former chairman of the House Republican campaign committee. “It’s a very political year. The big thing for us is to not be part of the conversation instead of trying to inject ourselves into it.” Link Cole represents the Little Axe... »

School Board Member Election

By Ledger Staff

An election for Little Axe School Board Office No. 2 has been scheduled for Feb. 14, 2012. The term of office is for 5 years. The filing period for candidates will begin Monday, December 5 at the Cleveland County Election Board Office, 641 E. Robinson, Suite 200, Norman. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 5,... »

School Bond Approved

By Ledger Staff

Little Axe voters overwhelmingly passed a $7.575 million school bond issue for the purpose of building a new middle school. Unofficial results show 220 votes for the proposition and 26 against. The plan includes construction of twenty-two classrooms, a cafeteria, computer labs, a library and science... »

New Middle School Up for Vote

By Ledger Staff
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Little Axe Public Schools is seeking to pass a $7.575 million school bond issue for the purpose of constructing and equipping a new middle school. Plans are to include twenty-two classrooms, a cafeteria, computer labs, a library and science labs. The new campus would be located between the high school and Hwy 9. Current middle school buildings date back to... »

Spaulding Takes Ward 5

By Ledger Staff

Dave Spaulding garnered 52% of the vote in Tuesdays election for Norman's city council. He will represent the east portion of Norman, including parts of Little Axe. Spaulding, who owns a small business, says "... the City of Norman should be much more business friendly, thus ensuring jobs and a more vibrant economy." Spaulding takes office in... »

Norman Council Candidate Sets Meeting

By Ledger Staff

Dave Spaulding, candidate for Norman City Council Ward 5, has scheduled a meet and greet for Little Axe residents of Ward 5. The meeting will be Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Little Axe Community Center from 2-4 pm. The address for the Community Center is 1000 168th Ave NE. "We would like to encourage everyone to bring their... »

Ward 5 City Council Election

By Ledger Staff
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Two candidates are seeking to represent Little Axe as Norman's Ward 5 city councilman in an election March 1. Current Ward 5 council member Rachel Butler did not seek re-election. Howard Saxion, Dave Spaulding Howard Saxion, 58, manages numerous environmental and air quality compliance related projects for Tinker Air Force Base. Saxion says he wants to be an advocate for people who live... »

Area Reps Placed on Committees

By Ledger Staff
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Josh Cockroft, Aaron Stiles, Randy Terrill Committee assignments have been given to the three state representatives of Little Axe residents for the 2011 and 2012 legislative sessions. Rep. Randy Terrill House District 53 General Government, Higher Education & Career Tech, Government Modernization, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Transportation Rep. Aaron Stiles House District 45 Judiciary, Veterans & Military Affairs, Government Modernization,... »

Signs of Campaigns Linger

By Ledger Staff

While the November mid-term elections are becoming a distant memory for most Oklahomans, some political candidates are still campaigning here in Little Axe. A quick survey shows campaign signs for a few candidates remain on public right-of-ways one month after election day. In first place, with the most signs spotted, is Arron Stiles. Right behind is Jari Askins. And the candidate with... »

OK House District 53 Candidate Interview

By Ledger Staff
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Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a series of articles covering candidates for the three State House Districts representing portions of Little Axe. Candidates were asked to respond to five questions. Amy Corley, Randy Terrill Amy Corley and Randy Terrill are seeking to represent HD 53 (map) covering north Norman and part of Little Axe. Amy Corley 1. What state legislative issues... »

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