Rep. Gabe Woolley, R-Broken Arrow is among those legislators who say they should have a final say in any fee increases made by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. He says such approval from the legislature would put the power back into the hands of the people via their elected officials.
“Having to pay to drive across your own home state is already frustrating enough for many Oklahomans. Citizens feeling like they are further removed from having a say in the process is perhaps even more frustrating. I do not support these turnpike fee increases or the manner in which they are determined and enforced. I am, however, encouraged to hear that there is interest among the state Legislature to hold the Turnpike Authority accountable to the people of Oklahoma.
“I encourage Oklahoma state elected officials to push for any financial adjustments that impact the people of Oklahoma to be approved by the state Legislature.”
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