First '100 Ideas' Reported By Cargill
The first 100 ideas have been logged, a majority of them coming through the new interactive website which was introduced one week ago by House Speaker Lance Cargill.
The site, 100ideasok.org, was launched as part of a statewide initiative to find the best 100 ideas for Oklahoma’s second century.
"The 100 Ideas Initiative has picked up real momentum over the past week, and I've been pleased with the level of participation so far," said Cargill, who officially unveiled the project on Jan. 10. "This first milestone shows that Oklahomans are excited about sharing their good ideas for our state's future."
Former Rep. Thad Balkman, executive director of the initiative, said he was excited to have reached the first milestone. “This is just the beginning of the 100 Ideas Initiative,” said Balkman. “We look forward to receiving the next 100 ideas and the next 1,000.”
Balkman said the ideas, submitted primarily through the website, www.100ideasok.org, came flowing in through e-mail, mail and through online submissions. “People from Elmore City to Henryetta to Tulsa submitted ideas,” said Balkman.
Submitted ideas ranged from eliminating the state sales tax on groceries to creating incentives for biofuels and biofuel research.
In addition to accepting submissions via mail, e-mail and online, the project will host “IdeaRaisers” across the state which will invite the public to attend, share and discuss varying ideas.
At the end of the year, 100 Ideas will publish a book with the best 100 ideas gathered from IdeaRaisers and the website. Balkman said an announcement detailing the specifics of the first two IdeaRaisers, scheduled to be held in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, will be released later in the week.
The site, 100ideasok.org, was launched as part of a statewide initiative to find the best 100 ideas for Oklahoma’s second century.
"The 100 Ideas Initiative has picked up real momentum over the past week, and I've been pleased with the level of participation so far," said Cargill, who officially unveiled the project on Jan. 10. "This first milestone shows that Oklahomans are excited about sharing their good ideas for our state's future."
Former Rep. Thad Balkman, executive director of the initiative, said he was excited to have reached the first milestone. “This is just the beginning of the 100 Ideas Initiative,” said Balkman. “We look forward to receiving the next 100 ideas and the next 1,000.”
Balkman said the ideas, submitted primarily through the website, www.100ideasok.org, came flowing in through e-mail, mail and through online submissions. “People from Elmore City to Henryetta to Tulsa submitted ideas,” said Balkman.
Submitted ideas ranged from eliminating the state sales tax on groceries to creating incentives for biofuels and biofuel research.
In addition to accepting submissions via mail, e-mail and online, the project will host “IdeaRaisers” across the state which will invite the public to attend, share and discuss varying ideas.
At the end of the year, 100 Ideas will publish a book with the best 100 ideas gathered from IdeaRaisers and the website. Balkman said an announcement detailing the specifics of the first two IdeaRaisers, scheduled to be held in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, will be released later in the week.
Labels: 100 Ideas Initiative, Lance Cargill, Thad Balkman
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