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During discussion of possible action on authorization for the chairman to sign DEQ certification, a staff member said, \"Allow us to get started on the hydrocarbons at 1901 East Green.\" Commissioners debated whether the next duly elected chairman should sign; the chair then proposed allowing all three commissioners to sign to avoid delaying the work. A motion to permit all three commissioners to sign was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Separately, county staff earlier reported project-related pay applications for GH2 Architects and a change order to Lingo Construction for asbestos abatement and lost time on work in the Investors Capital Building. Those items were approved during the meeting, and the change order for Lingo Construction was for $349,541.19.

The commission did not detail funding sources or precise timelines for remediation during the meeting beyond statements that equipment and trucks were ready. The authorization made at this session allows county officials to sign DEQ paperwork necessary to proceed; the transcript records all present commissioners indicated approval by saying “Aye.”

Speakers on record for this agenda item: county staff member (unnamed) and the three commissioners present, including Chairman Miles Davidson and Commissioner Lowe. The action at this meeting was authorization for signatures; no contract award, budget appropriation or remediation completion date was recorded in the meeting minutes for this session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOCC & PBA Regular Meetings 09/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission authorized signatures to begin DEQ certification related to hydrocarbons at 1901 East Grand and agreed that all three commissioners may sign so remediation work can proceed without delay.","taxTitle","Oklahoma County, Oklahoma","taxId",2676,"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},5986000,"Residents cite data and victims in repeated criticism of county pretrial releases",1432,307000,1739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5775379-c141af4a91e7dbd9b9bf003adb13cd53&start=307&end=1739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5775379-c141af4a91e7dbd9b9bf003adb13cd53/thumbnail_307000.jpg","/articles/5986000/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Residents-cite-data-and-victims-in-repeated-criticism-of-county-pretrial-releases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986000-107c58a8c519937267172efb638309c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770979404&Signature=VF3VWjrtn5P~ECCTzvwwNq5qRUJOu9IAw6Ntqzq9hXWjhgXn1UBVkuL7EecXn-M5k2yHvrpr5N0Zc9XRrNtIEE4L4JCJkTy9J-upvzHgtnW0OoWOcMNQbbRL8o0RXKf-igu5VCkPD9ERmqyuezK0aVjE6oxzOW4HBd985JZ-MBqnM1YZyOwcfS7rnmYm4V80FyscXhCiLW-kvzNOfZcRhgEBXdG-Qnr3WPuUOIK-jeERJy9FG2IC1DVJ6g0-bkTorBS0g00uueHmDDRguexLjHcuaHUNSUPx1wFezZNfdoZaHh1RBCaQDRHb2wLNbBigWWhvUccZcK2Vnog8ssQE7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents and victims urged the Oklahoma County Commission to reconsider pretrial release practices after public commenters cited a fourth-quarter report they said documented high failure-to-appear rates and subsequent criminal activity among people released pretrial. Speakers read victim lists and quoted figures from the report during public comment.

Carol Knight, who identified findings from a fourth-quarter TEAM report, summarized the figures: \"725 participants, 193 that failed to appear,\" which she described as about 27 percent. Knight told the commission many releases were processed without defendants’ signatures and that a single judge — Judge Truong, she said — signed a large share of releases. \"This is a waste of public resources and a threat to public safety,\" Knight said.

Other speakers described individual victims and incidents they said were connected to defendants released pretrial, including burglary, assault, identity theft and property crimes. Monica Gaddis cited constitutional victims’ rights, saying, \"Marcy's law changed the Oklahoma constitution, and it requires victims be informed and heard concerning releases.\" Tracy Terrell, Mel Sherman and additional commenters read names of people they said had been victimized and described property loss, assaults and threats.

Speakers offered quantitative details they said came from court and jail records: that a portion of those released had later committed additional crimes, that some had active warrants, and that some entered pleas after re-arrest; Knight gave an aggregated incarceration-day estimate and a total she calculated in dollars for jail days. Commenters asked the commission to stop what they called \"investing in crime\" by allowing certain pretrial releases.

The commission did not take immediate policy action on pretrial release practices at this meeting. Commissioners received the public comments and several said they would follow legal processes; one commissioner emphasized the presumption of innocence and the need to “go through the legal process.”

Because these statements were made during public comment, they represent constituent concerns and the commission's oversight role; the meeting record does not show a change in county pretrial-release policy or a binding directive to staff during this session.

Speakers on record: Carol Knight (public commenter), Monica Gaddis (public commenter), Tracy Terrell (public commenter), Mel Sherman (public commenter).","Multiple public commenters presented a fourth-quarter report and named victims, saying pretrial releases issued through a TEAM program had high failure-to-appear rates and enabled further crimes; commissioners took the comments under advisement but made no policy change at the meeting.",{"_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},5986005,"Oklahoma County chairman says he will step aside temporarily as commission strikes two agenda items",1308,502000,1810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5775379-c141af4a91e7dbd9b9bf003adb13cd53&start=502&end=1810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5775379-c141af4a91e7dbd9b9bf003adb13cd53/thumbnail_502000.jpg","/articles/5986005/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Oklahoma-County-chairman-says-he-will-step-aside-temporarily-as-commission-strikes-two-agenda-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5986005-73b1d11c9700321b1efcb4dc6402ddfb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770979404&Signature=WNc2oGH5co0wjujvwSaL88AKLo1B3NNO4JvFhtNUcaCsenUyt5FyAZBefcFvbcPT7UcITB2WLAPsVgX8n8J9R7l80fkK6npO~gk7-kRapgi6~8SiWlclvaQi-oJRld03exWExj09lMu4jBBBNZi5QfoPQ6QMgn-CxzwxXd9oQGG0fpSoVQXSpT7XAMNhen8Xy9knUJ~196A463QbrOtvxxCeG9c0pEAK3VC2dZMxcpoklzDTB5QkFSvopiTGgutxBK0M7Xn77UPS8F6t7EVGharnuiSUo7xra6~n5flyJE661G-~v9YR7MXBlCC0LdrKbLcRAWLc2trjYSpOJbwzQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oklahoma County Chairman Miles Davidson said he will step aside temporarily and the commission voted to strike two agenda items after multiple public commenters urged his resignation during a commission meeting that was posted Sept. 9, 2025. The commission voted, by voice, to strike agenda items 17 and 18; the chairman said he will bring the items back for a vote tomorrow and seek someone else to serve as chair in the interim.

The meeting drew repeated public calls for Davidson to resign amid allegations discussed by several residents and a mayor. Those speakers tied broader concerns about county purchases and conduct to calls that the commission remove Davidson from the chairmanship or that he resign outright.

Public commenters cited alleged improper transactions, project cost overruns and recent allegations against Davidson. Mark Volk told the commissioners, “You need to resign and resign now,” and Scott Tatum said the county had paid “several million dollars” for contaminated property at 1901 East Grand. Mayor Floyd Neeson and several other speakers urged the commission to “cleanse” the body and remove what they described as a stain on the office. Gina Standridge criticized what she called a predecided agenda item and said decisions should be made by the full board.

During discussion of agenda items 17 and 18, the chairman said, “They are incorrect, and they will be brought back tomorrow where, I, as chairman, will be putting it up for a vote for somebody else to take over while I step down.” A motion to strike items 17 and 18 was made, seconded and approved by voice vote; commissioners recorded “Aye.”

Commissioner comments after the vote emphasized both the seriousness of the public allegations and the principle of due process. One commissioner said the allegations are “very serious” and urged following the legal process; another thanked colleagues for placing leadership options on the next-day agenda. The commission recessed into executive session later in the meeting and returned to continue business.

The action to remove items 17 and 18 from the agenda does not constitute removal or resignation of an elected commissioner; the chairman’s statement described his intention to seek a temporary change in who serves as chair at the next meeting. The commission did not take a formal vote to remove or replace the chairman at this session.

Members and members of the public who spoke on the record: Miles Davidson (Chairman, Oklahoma County Commission); Mark Volk (resident); Scott Tatum (resident); Mayor Floyd Neeson (mayor); Gina Standridge (resident); Michael Majuli (resident); Commissioner Lowe (Oklahoma County Commissioner); Commissioner Christian (Oklahoma County Commissioner).","After extended public comments calling for his resignation, Chairman Miles Davidson said he will step aside while the commission rescinded two agenda items and agreed to revisit leadership at the next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission authorizes county signatories to start DEQ certification work at 1901 East Grand hydrocarbon site

Residents cite data and victims in repeated criticism of county pretrial releases

Oklahoma County chairman says he will step aside temporarily as commission strikes two agenda items