Ep. 34: Understanding SQ845 and SQ847 (with Julia Kirt)
Episode description: The Ellens* are joined by OK Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt to discuss two very important issues on the November ballot: State Questions 845 & 847.
SQ 845 - would amend the state constitution to make changes to the voter-created Judicial Nominating Committee by removing safeguards that limit political partisan influence. Read the OK Policy Factsheet on SQ845.
SQ 847 - would amend the state constitution to lower property taxes for some homeowners—but not all—and in doing so would cause a funding shortfall for many county and local governments. Read the OK Policy Factsheet on SQ847.