Wendi Whittier

The committee will convene to conduct an executive session to discuss matters involving legal confidentiality requirements. Following the executive session, the committee will consider the approval of Quality Jobs applications submitted by Kingspan Roofing + Waterproofing, Inc., Kelvion Inc., and Design Ready Controls, Inc.

This document summarizes recurring themes, stakeholder perspectives, and development priorities identified through the Opportunity Zone 2.0 survey process. It categorizes feedback into key economic development, infrastructure, housing, investment, and community revitalization themes. The findings aim to support internal evaluation, strategic planning, and policy discussions by prioritizing projects that create jobs, expand the tax base, improve long-term community quality of life, and attract private capital, particularly in distressed but investment-ready areas such as rural communities, those near economic anchors, downtowns, and underinvested urban neighborhoods.

The Commission discussed several agenda items including a financial report, updates on the administrative rules process, and project status reports regarding the Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program. Key actions included the potential transfer of the grant program to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, consideration of previously awarded grants, and the evaluation and funding of individual grant submissions. The agenda also featured a recognition of administrative efforts and the scheduling of the next regular meeting.

This Citizen Participation Plan outlines the policies and procedures for the State of Oklahoma to facilitate public engagement in the planning, implementation, and assessment of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs, including CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, and HTF. Its primary goal is to provide citizens, especially low- and moderate-income residents, advisory opportunities to contribute to the state's housing and community development needs and funding priorities. The plan details provisions for public notification, comment periods, plan amendments, local government requirements, technical assistance, access to public records, and complaint resolution, ensuring meaningful access for all participants.

The agenda includes a review of the department's purpose and organizational structure, a motion to enter and resume from an executive session to discuss confidential matters, consideration of the Board's by-laws and the department's strategic plan, and a discussion regarding the timing of the next meeting.