Senator Julia Kirt

10/15/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your ideas for the names of OKC's new snowplow fleet!

The City has 34 snowplows, and we’re ready to keep our streets moving when winter weather arrives, but they need names.

10/14/2026

The annual History Center Research Center Book Sale will be Oct. 21st-24th. Visitors can shop for reproductions of historic posters, maps, and photographs, as well as a number of books on military topics and collectibles. For family history researchers, several genealogical publications will be available for sale.
https://www.okhistory.org/calendar/event/annual-research-center-book-sale-2/all/

10/12/2026

Monday, October 12, 2026, is Indigenous People's Day. We recognize the contributions and dignity of Oklahoma's 39 tribes and Indigenous people across the continent. We work to partner with the sovereign governments that have cared for this land long before the United States and the State of Oklahoma were established. We look to the wisdom of Native nations as we take on our greatest challenges and seek to find solutions. Happy Indigenous People's Day!

10/12/2026

Senate Democratic Leader Kirt comments on voter portal problems on deadline day.
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4e9tMy9

10/12/2026

Next Monday, Oct. 19th, the Together Oklahoma "Voices in Action" tour is coming to OKC.
Oct. 19th, 6:00-7:30pm, Garden Oaks Community Center — Large Meeting Room (3401 NE 16th St, Oklahoma City, OK)
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/hBy5CKuxHkKp0gx7ZPhDPw2

10/10/2026

This year on World Mental Health Day I'm focused on prevention. In our state, 4 out of every 5 middle and high school students have moderate to high depressive symptoms. When left untreated, these conditions can compound. We can and must invest in prevention to support young people and give them the tools they need to build their future.

How Oklahoma can achieve a healthier state through proven strategies to prevent mental illness and substance use.

10/09/2026

Deadline to request a free tree is Monday Oct. 12th! If you live within the project boundaries, you can learn more and request a tree on the OKC Beautiful website.
https://www.okcbeautiful.com/nwokc-planting

10/08/2026

YWCA hosts a weekly support group for survivors of sexual assault.
Renew is a 12-week recovery, education, and connection course on topics like thought distortions, coping strategies, the neuro-biology of trauma, healthy boundaries, and self-care. Survivors can join at any time rather than waiting for a new round to begin.
Prospective members should email [email protected] or call (405) 948-1770 x 8011 to complete the intake process and enroll in group prior to attending.

YWCA Oklahoma City provides an array of services to help the primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault regain control over their lives. From responding to calls on our 24-hour Sexual Assault…

10/08/2026

A lack of housing impacts Oklahomans across the state, in our urban areas and in rural towns. The biggest contradiction we learned about is while we don’t have enough affordable starter homes for families and workers, we also have more than 200,000 vacant housing units statewide!

Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt says land banks could help communities turn vacant properties into workforce and affordable housing.