Meeting Notice

IS-2021-52  Economic benefits of cultural tourism - National Civil Rights Trail

 

Senator Matthews

 

1. Opening remarks - Senator Matthews

 

2. Progress update  13 original Blacks towns initiatives - Trait Thompson & Larry O'Dell, Oklahoma Historical Society

 

3. Opportunities for tourism and visitor expansion - Oklahoma Department of Tourism

 

4. Economic impact from other states connected to the Civil Rights Trail - Senator Matthews

 

5. Current tourism attractions from some of the 13 original Black towns - Dr. Donnie and Shirley Nero, Black Educators Museum, Clearkview, OK; Frances Shelton, Mayor, Boley, OK; report on Smithsonian grant, Karen Ekuban, Boley, OK

 

6. Questions and Conclusion

 

1:30pm

 

IS-2021-33  Enhancing economic opportunity and quality of life of Oklahomans with disabilities through transportation and workforce development

 

Senator Boren

 

7. Opening Remarks - Senator Boren and Richard Anderson, Chair of Oklahoma ADAPT, Local Chapter

 

Part I: Problems and Solutions

 

8. Melinda Fruendt, Executive Director, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services

 

9. Olivia Hook, Manager of Development, Oklahoma Transit Association

 

10. Kendra McGeady, Director of Transit, Grand Gateway Economic Development Association

 

Part II: Funding Opportunties

 

11. Jared Schwennesen, Multi-Modal Division Manager, Oklahoma Department of Transportation

 

12. Questions and Conclusion

 

13. Other business