Sen. Hicks declines to carry forward two executive nominations

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks issued the following statement Tuesday announcing she would not carry forward an executive nomination to the State Board of Education and another to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board of Directors. While executive nominations must be confirmed in committee and then by the full Senate, ultimately, it is up to the Senator in whose district those appointees reside to determine whether to move those nominations forward through the confirmation process.

“As a champion for children, I take the responsibility of vetting appointments related to education incredibly seriously. After careful consideration, I will not be moving two nominees forward in the process as I find them unqualified to fulfill the roles and duties required for each of these positions. As a former educator, it is my sincere desire that we put politics aside to ensure the safety and success of our children. I am committed to bipartisan solutions that will truly move Oklahoma forward.” – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City.-

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For more information, contact:  Sen. Carri Hicks at 405-521-5543 or Carri.Hicks@oksenate.gov.