SSAS Board elects Eleanor Thompson as chair for 2025 fiscal year

The Oklahoma County Excise Board kicked off its regular meeting on July 7, 2025, with a full agenda and a clear focus on leadership and procedural updates. The meeting, held at 9:30 AM, was called to order by Chair Eleanor Thompson, who emphasized the importance of adhering to state statutes that mandate the board's annual meeting at the start of the fiscal year.

The board swiftly moved through its agenda, starting with the approval of minutes from the previous meeting on June 30, 2025. With no objections, the minutes were unanimously approved. The highlight of the meeting came with the election of board officers for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Thompson was nominated and confirmed as chair, while Brent Town was re-elected as vice chair, both receiving unanimous support from board members.

In addition to leadership elections, the board discussed the scheduling of future meetings, confirming that they would continue to convene at 9:30 AM as needed, with proper notice given 48 hours in advance.

The meeting underscored the board's commitment to transparency and efficiency as they prepare for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring that all procedural requirements are met and that leadership remains stable. The next steps will involve addressing additional agenda items, including a resolution set for discussion later in the meeting.