The inauguration of Oklahoma Governor-elect Kevin Stitt and the swearing in of elected-state officials who’ll handle many energy-related issues will be held Jan. 14, 2019.
Details of the events leading up to the inauguration have been released. The inauguration will begin at 11:30 a.m. on the south steps of the State Capitol.
“Sarah and I are excited to invite all of Oklahoma to join us as we celebrate the beginning of Oklahoma’s Turnaround,” said Stitt, who won 54 percent of the vote in the Nov. 6 general election. “We look forward to seeing friends made over the past 18 months from traveling across the state, holding 300 town halls, and meeting new ones on January 14 as we come together as one state
to reach our Top Ten goals.”
Governor-elect Stitt, and all newly elected or re-elected statewide officials, will take the oath of office on January 14th at 11:30 a.m. CST on the South Side of the State Capitol
in Oklahoma City.
Stitt will be sworn in with Lt. Governor-elect Matt Pinnell, Attorney General Mike Hunter, State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, Labor Commissioner-elect Leslie Osborn, State Auditor-elect Cindy Byrd, State Treasurer-elect Randy McDaniel, Insurance Commissioner-elect Glen Mulready and Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony.
The oath will be administered by incoming Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Noma Gurich. The inaugural ceremony, reception and prayer services are free and open to the public. The public is encouraged to register at www.OklahomaTurnaround.com to stay up to date on parking instructions, weather, and more.
Governor-elect Stitt’s “Oklahoma’s Turnaround” celebration events will be held across the state between January 11 and January 15. Event details, tickets and reservations are available at www.OklahomaTurnaround.com.
Details for each event are listed below:
LAWTON PREINAUGURAL BISON BASH
When: Thursday, January 10 at 7PM
Where: Comanche County Fairgrounds Coliseum in Lawton, OK
Attire: Business Casual
Ticket Price: $75 per person, 2 ticket maximum
RSVP: https://www.oklahomaturnaround.com/lawton-preinauguration-ball/
TULSA SCISSORTAIL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, January 12 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Where: Oklahoma Aquarium in Tulsa
Attire: Casual
Ticket Price: $25 ticket per family
RSVP: https://www.oklahomaturnaround.com/scissortail-childrens-festivaltulsa
PREINAUGURAL TULSA REDBUD BALL
When: Saturday, January 12 at 7PM
Where: Cox Business Center in Tulsa
Attire: Black Tie
Ticket Price: $150 per person, 2 ticket maximum
RSVP: https://www.oklahomaturnaround.com/preinaugural-redbud-balltulsa/
INAUGURAL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
When: Monday, January 14 at 11:30AM
Where: State Capitol, South Side
Attire: Business Professional
Ticket Price: Free for the public, with a free reception at the State Capitol to immediately follow
RSVP to stay updated on parking and new announcements: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inauguration-swearing-in-ceremony-of-oklahoma-statewide-elected-officials-tickets-53935666029?ref=ecount
INAUGURAL OKC DINNER & BALL
When: Monday, January 14 at 7PM
Where: Cox Business Center, Renaissance Grand Ballroom in Oklahoma City
Attire: Black Tie
Ticket Price: $250 per person, 2 ticket maximum
RSVP: https://www.oklahomaturnaround.com/inaugural-dinner-and-balloklahoma-city/
INAUGURAL PRAYER SERVICE
When: Tuesday, January 15 at 9:30AM
Where: First Baptist Church of Moore
Attire: Church Attire
Ticket Price: Free for the public
RSVP to stay updated on parking and further announcements: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-prayer-service-with-governor-kevin-stitt-tickets-53935619891?ref=ecount
