Oklahoma County – Today, the Oklahoma County Budget Board voted to approve their final budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.  The $130,306,175 General Fund Budget was approved by a vote of 5-3.  Commissioner Carrie Blumert’s Chief Deputy made the motion on her behalf with Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson seconding the motion.

Oklahoma County – Following a motion by County Commissioner Carrie Blumert, the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners approved her resolution declaring the week of September 10th thru 17th as Suicide Prevention Week in Oklahoma County.  Suicide Prevention Week is part of a larger, month-long, focus on reducing suicide risk and death, as well as the importance mental health treatment and support.