Sen. Christi Gillespie’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Christi Gillespie, R–Broken Arrow, released the following statement after the Broken Arrow City Council voted 4-to-1, denying a proposed development at the Olive Avenue and Creek Turnpike corridor. 

“Last night’s decision reflects what many residents have been saying for years: the City of Broken Arrow must follow its Comprehensive Plan and protect long-term economic growth in our community.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Christi Gillespie, R-Broken Arrow, and Senator Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, convened an interim study Wednesday before the Senate Local and County Government Committee to examine options for stabilizing municipal funding across Oklahoma.

The bipartisan study, approved by Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, brought together city officials, financial experts, and local government advocates to discuss long-term solutions for sustaining critical local services and infrastructure.

Oklahoma City – Today, Senator Christi Gillespie (R–Broken Arrow) and Senator Mark Mann (D-Oklahoma City) announced the launch of a bipartisan interim study on “Municipal Funding Stabilization,” approved by Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton for the 2025 Legislative Interim and assigned to the Local & County Government Committee.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Christi Gillespie, R-Broken Arrow, took the oath of office on Wednesday. The ceremony was led by Sen. Brent Howard, the chamber’s chief presiding officer, in the Senate chamber.