It has been an honor to represent you in the Legislature representing House District 78. Many of you called and left messages or wrote regarding topics ranging from the cost of drugs to illegal immigration, school testing, taxes and retirement costs. I appreciate your help to stay connected to the district. My thoughts are with you and your families when I cast votes in committees and on the floor.

Now we are home in our district for the interim next February. This is the time to talk, visit and work on legislation for the upcoming year. I’ve been meeting with friends throughout the summer months and will be walking door-to-door all fall. It’s important for me to visit with you and listen to your concerns.

For the most comprehensive overview of legislation with complete remarks and details go to: www.okhouse.gov/Press/Pre_Publications.aspx - you will find links to the Session Overview and Highlights.

District 78 is fortunate to have community leaders that work hard to make our area of Tulsa beautiful and they are busy addressing individual challenges as well as overall city issues. I’ve been attending as many neighborhood meetings and coffees as possible and hope that many of you will host block parties where we can talk.

Our schools, parks, libraries and right-of-ways are important to the district because this is where many of us get our first impression of midtown. I’m working to retain the tools we have to keep development that enhances our neighborhoods and provide services and overall commerce that we want where we live.

I’ve talked with many of you that are facing local issues of speeding, encroachment of businesses, panhandling, dilapidated housing and unkempt lawns, noise and tree problems. Your concerns are important to me. I’m impressed with ideas and solutions many of you have developed to bridge differences and strengthen your organizations.

Please call me at my home, 834-3259, if you have advice, questions or would like to discuss any issues.

Sincerely,
Jeannie McDaniel