I'm official, the Freedom of Information Oklahoma (FOI) has accepted my OPEN GOVERNMENT PLEDGE! I'm the 10th signer of the pledge this year in my candidacy for Guthrie City Council, Ward I. By signing this pledge, I "uphold the inherent right of Oklahomans to know and be fully informed about their government."

See:  http://casb.okstate.edu/cas2/media/faculty/jsenat/foioklahoma/pledgesigners.html

Sorted by Jurisdiction, Office Sought & Candidate Jurisdiction Office Sought Candidate Elected Guthrie City Council Ward 1 Wood, John Jenks School Board Ward 3 Abdo, Melissa M. √ Norman Mayor Rosenthal, Cindy Norman Mayor Sherman, Thomas E. Norman City Council Ward 1 Heiple, Greg Norman City Council Ward 3 Castleberry, Robert Norman City Council Ward 7 Holman, Stephen Tyler Norman City Council Ward 7 Lockett, Linda Oklahoma City School Board Chair Hardin, Lynne √ Stillwater City Council Seat 2 Noble, Gina

Listened to an interesting talk yesterday and participated in a discussion thereafter on Leapfrogging: Harness the Power of Surprise for Business Breakthroughs at city hall. We had Guthrie employees and citizens talking about it. Great discussion with some smart folks:)

Taste and Tell 2013

Each year, members of the community gather for the annual Taste and Tell Cookoff. The NAACP hosts this event to celebrate Black History Month.

Evelyn Nephews, one of the event's lead organizers, explained the name during her remarks. They call it "Taste" because we come together to share some amazing food. They called it "Tell" because they depend on the attendees to tell their friends and neighbors to join in next year.

My wife Bonnie and I had a wonderful time. Great food, great people. We hope we see you there next year.