In what may be a truly groundbreaking new application of media resources, State lawmakers are finding new opportunities to communicate directly to concerned citizens about some of the most highly charged issues at the state capitol.
A case in point is the Rules Committee's work to investigate the Sexual Harassment charges of some of the current and past members. This week, Rep David Perryman became the point person for the minority and he made a dramatic show of his choice to walk out of the hearings. The Rules Committee created a select investigative subcommittee from their own membership, to investigate The payout of money to settle claims of wrongful termination of a Legislative Assistant (Hollie Bishop) who just happened to have filed a sexual harassment complaint several weeks earlier. Perryman's protest is reported in SoonerPolitics' previous reports: Perryman Decries.. & Perryman Proposes.. As is our publishing practice, the articles were posted to the SoonerPolitics Facebook Group, for readers to weigh in. Our readers possess incredible insights and knowledge of all levels of government and they never shy away from their participatory role in bringing about needed reforms. This was evident, over the weekend when the controversy over the rules of the investigation were discussed and explained. |
Jon Echols: "Al Gerhart, very good point. And I agree with you that the final report must be public (including details of what was reviewed. I actually think you and I agree on most points it is just the process to get there. And I will admit, you have made me think a great deal about the process. At a minimum I think this discussion will lead to a much better final product."
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House Leaders Speak Openly On Social Media About Investigation, Answering Many Citizens' Questions..1/15/2017 |
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