Jay Bridwell For County Commissioner

I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Oklahoma County Commissioner District 3! I will work to improve and expand the resources for mental health or substance abuse and address homelessness in our County. It’s time we have a leader that prioritizes the people they serve!

After hours of public comment, the PP Board removed some requirements that would’ve made it nearly impossible for many @OklaDOC prisoners to be eligible for commutation. I first wrote about this in Dec. when Attorney Morgan Hale sounded the alarm. theblackwallsttimes.com/2023/12/06/pro…

Tribal Nations are giving a masterclass in how governments can function when real public servants are in decision making positions.

Got married yesterday. It totally ruled.

The bitter cold continues to be a threat to those who are exposed for any reason. There are ways to find shelter. -- @realmartypeercy has the details freepressokc.com/winter-weather…

Cities and @cityofokc struggle to find the best policy and enforcement tools to deal with short-term rental problems. -- @brettfieldcamp reports freepressokc.com/policy-holes-s…

Gun deaths in Oklahoma have increased since permitless carry went into effect and the state recently recorded its deadliest months in history. The average number of gun deaths per month increased 20% compared to the 10 years before the new law. oklahoman.com/story/news/202…

The Oklahoma Supreme Court denied a petition to allow a state question that would legalize recreational #marijuana on the November ballot. bit.ly/3SkvaAK

Edmond is hosting a Mobility Open House next week! Stop by, learn about the draft mobility plan, the Regional Transportation Authority, and provide feedback. Tues, 9/27/22, 3pm-7pm, Downtown Community Center, Auditorium @CitylinkEdmond @CityofEdmond @RTACentral

A Brief History of Nobody Wants to Work Anymore 🧵

DEQ has issued an air quality health advisory. For more information, visit deq.ok.gov/air-quality-di… Sign up to receive text messages and/or emails whenever DEQ issues Air Quality Health Advisories by following this link: deq.ok.gov/air-quality-di…

ICYMI — Free dental, vision, medical care available in Weatherford July 16-17 | #OKC #ElReno #Yukon bit.ly/3yoAsml

ICYMI: Oklahoma's newest mental health resource is now live! Our partners at @ODMHSASINFO launched the hotline on July 5. 📱 Dial 988 if you are experiencing or witnessing a mental health crisis. 🔗 More info: 988oklahoma.com #MentalHealthAwareness #Resources #Hotline

Let’s get you in for a check-up!✅ OCD, addiction, depression, PTSD, loneliness, anxiety, ADHD and more, are all mental health conditions that can be treated. Visit screening.mhanational.org/screening-tool… today to take a free and anonymous screening to see how your #mentalhealth may be doing.

"I'm not a legal expert on title language across the board, but I would be in complete favor [of expunging racially restrictive covenants.] In a perfect world for me, we would figure out a way to remove it all." — #Edmond Councilman Josh Moore said. bit.ly/3nKT23p

Jimmy's Egg might be the only thing open for brunch downtown

Thank you to my old friends, as well as the new friends! And thank you to the many of you in the community who got out the vote for something better!!! The journey continues!

Let’s get behind our county, state and federal Democrats to make this more purple. My advocacy is not over. I will still be involved in all the priorities I spoke about during this race. Thank you so much to my partner, Alicia!!! I couldn’t have done this without you!!

It’s been an honor talking to voters in Oklahoma County. I am encouraged by the many of you who are just as invested in the future of our county. Congratulations to Cathy on a tough race!

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50+ years after Stonewall, we're reminded of the long fight to protect the most marginalized folks in our communities from policing. Today we remind folks liberation is a collective effort, & that means not supporting policies that happen at the expense members of our community.