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Tulsa Police representatives reported that an academy recruit who participated in a pathway program with a Hispanic‑serving institution will graduate with both a police badge and a college degree on the same day. Commissioners said the recruit, Jessica Salazar, is bilingual. The department also announced plans to offer a Spanish-language version of the Civil Police Academy in fall 2025; staff said more details will be available by mid‑summer.

The commission’s public-safety committee reported a one-day soccer tournament that involved six teams and raised funds; organizers said turnout was strong and that local businesses sponsored teams. Commissioners discussed ideas to increase participation next year, including promoting law-enforcement participation in exhibition games to draw spectators and teams.

Fire department staff announced a canvass partnership with Red Cross and volunteers to visit approximately a square-mile area of predominantly Hispanic households to install smoke alarms in high-risk areas. Organizers said the canvass will meet at El Centro and that crews will attempt to contact about 408 homes.

Commissioners invited volunteers to join outreach efforts and discussed ways to use these events to increase awareness of commission activities. No formal votes were recorded on these items during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tulsa - Hispanic/LatinX Affairs Commission - Apr 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners received updates on community-safety activities including a bilingual recruit graduating with college credit, a planned Spanish-language Civil Police Academy for fall 2025, a one-day soccer tournament fundraiser, and a fire‑safety canvass to install smoke alarms in high-risk neighborhoods.","taxTitle","Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma","taxId",2682,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6606523,"Commission readies May 8 awards ceremony, plans civic‑education videos for Spanish speakers",1059,1157000,2216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963310-6c6503ec6e9b18e4e3216ca012142b79&start=1157&end=2216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963310-6c6503ec6e9b18e4e3216ca012142b79/thumbnail_1157000.jpg","/articles/6606523/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Commission-readies-May-8-awards-ceremony-plans-civiceducation-videos-for-Spanish-speakers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606523-c0abebca6d365b6d04054cb03dd412fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149194&Signature=DpwlsEsA1mtyOMZ-ILMH8MIo8l6Cuh3pIMELVQ6YYXCgiNjslHaS35zixI4T8xikJ6u7D~Vi33uHdmWUQvqnAK-2AMh7WeeQWnfG8h-ZBpWJD883CxJsRyv5qe1-SA3Kzb~627DKX9BQMtFZBzj2RAUMf2tL23oDgohdUgitL5yuOsDe7NdRxJa8hBCK-WGIzj-UagdxKn8q7YbizEVsPzqcrrAI0TbddG9UPr2u5suH1ZgX71i~lqzvNOuoYXnFyLHcq-wvWCROuIx43QgXhkgl~FOObiTvUkclv5kuetXXxxNbqLbS55cyXLrMje2tWFWE368pYFEh-Cr5~5mM2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners confirmed plans for the commission’s awards ceremony on May 8, which will honor nominated Hispanic seniors and community “heroes.” Commissioners said the event will include a photo booth, opportunities for pictures with the mayor, and services for guests provided by commissioners on site. The ceremony will take place at the library’s main meeting space.

Separately, commissioners discussed producing short social-media videos that explain local government and civic participation in Spanish. The commission agreed to create two document types to support outreach: finalized content (video scripts) and supporting resources. Commissioners asked colleagues to review resources shared by the community advocacy committee and to prepare possible scripts for the next executive committee meeting.

The chair said materials and QR-code resources will be shared with commissioners and staff (Lexi) for coordination. Commissioners agreed to use the executive committee to jump-start video content planning and to include the commission’s media lead in future meetings.","The commission confirmed May 8 as the awards ceremony for Hispanic students and discussed producing short civic-education videos and social content in Spanish. Commissioners agreed to draft scripts and review materials at the executive committee.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6606526,"Tulsa Hispanic Affairs Commission approves drafting advocacy letter and talking points on state immigration bills",1763,367000,2130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2963310-6c6503ec6e9b18e4e3216ca012142b79&start=367&end=2130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2963310-6c6503ec6e9b18e4e3216ca012142b79/thumbnail_367000.jpg","/articles/6606526/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Tulsa-Hispanic-Affairs-Commission-approves-drafting-advocacy-letter-and-talking-points-on-state-immigration-bills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606526-bb58e092e6bccb574fb34b726986adf9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149194&Signature=oR7vtJC1ut1DysKfbPQaL5h9NgW0xAv9I-e4-uwPQnxd7AdoVmd7wiRHB94d~0Qa9yWonWrEyq7-pZiaj9ePuKUPKNMAzwxE0CkkHBQViLaWu61nhNOI5V~d1m1FZl5TH4DuU8dI0vdhBJUhjjiww2NKnAOsnkl2CL~XbNTLUkuKIT2Z0RlfBrGrX6v~HAvILyu7f7NwNwmW8eXGWTs0-vnJihnsWWLQwTHINfxFjuEhTlh128TR-zpcIvADE7A4X1GDMaJnx~vpQ5GbFQJOtasnVrqKFOexLZTBVzKaqA05~jkRZs1pNpnfeE2ntEuMtQ3F-h3Oaykeu6x06QFTzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tulsa Hispanic Affairs Commission voted during its meeting to have the chair draft two documents: an advocacy letter to raise awareness about pending state legislation and a companion set of talking points for commissioners to use in conversations with legislators and local officials. Commissioners approved the plan by voice vote; one commissioner stated they would abstain from the vote.

Commissioners discussed several bills they said could affect local immigrant families. Participants named House Bill 1688 (referred to the Health and Human Services committee), House Bill 1362 (reported as moving to judiciary and appropriations), and Senate Bill 865 (reported not to have passed committee). Commissioners said the intent of the letter and talking points is to raise awareness locally and provide material commissioners can use when contacting committee members or local city councilors.

Speakers urged two parallel approaches: a formal advocacy letter that could be sent from the commission or from the chair and a separate, personalized letter or signature petition that commissioners could use as grassroots outreach. Commissioners also discussed the timing of committee dockets and the utility of meeting with committee members once committee schedules are posted.

The chair said they would draft the advocacy letter and talking points and circulate them through the commission’s staff contact (Lexi) for review. Commissioners agreed the chair could send an initial letter to local officials while the commission prepares any additional documents for later formal adoption. The group also discussed mobilizing commissioners to attend committee hearings in Oklahoma City if committee scheduling allows.

The motion recorded in the meeting directed staff and the chair to prepare the two items and return them for review at the next meeting or via an in-person vote if required by commission rules. The commission did not adopt final language in the meeting; the chair will circulate drafts for commissioners to review.

Background: Commissioners described HB1688 as a bill affecting rules around birth certificate changes, HB1362 as relating to penalties for unauthorized presence in the state, and SB865 as a proposed database bill that had not passed committee. The commission did not adopt formal policy language on the merits of any bill during this meeting.","The commission voted to draft an advocacy letter and a separate set of talking points about pending Oklahoma legislation affecting immigrants, including House Bill 1688 and House Bill 1362. The chair will prepare the letter for the commission to review.","actionData","errors"]

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Tulsa Hispanic Affairs Commission approves drafting advocacy letter and talking points on state immigration bills