RESOLUTION NUMBER 2026-001
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF RENFROW, OKLAHOMA, ON 9th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2027, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF RENFROW, OKLAHOMA THE QUESTION OF WHETHER AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO OKLAHOMA GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR PURPOSES OF PRODUCING, TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICITY IN THE TOWN OF RENFROW, OKLAHOMA SHALL BE APPROVED; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CALL THE ELECTION BY PROCLAMATION AND REQUESTING THE GRANT COUNTY ELECTION BOARD TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION.
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2026 the Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma, approved Ordinance No. 2026-002 which grants a franchise to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company for purposes of producing, transmitting, and distributing electricity in the Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma; and,
WHEREAS, in order to become effective, the Ordinance granting the franchise must be approved by a majority of the voters voting on said issue at an election held for that purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma, as follows:
1. That the issue of approval of Ordinance No. 2026-002 which grants a franchise to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, be submitted to the qualified electors of the Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma, on the 9th day of February, 2027.
2. That the Grant County Election Board be and they hereby are requested to hold a special election for the Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma, for submission of the question of the approval of Ordinance No. 2026-002 to the qualified electors in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Oklahoma and the ordinances of the Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma.
3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to issue a proclamation calling the election and giving notice of election as provided by law. The proclamation shall set forth the proposition to be voted upon in the form of the ballot.
4. That the election shall be conducted Town wide with polls remaining open between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
5. All precincts totally or partially contained within the municipal limits of Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma shall be open for the election. Each precinct election board shall be the same as for the state and county elections; provided, however, that substitutions, if necessary, shall be made by the Grant County Election Board.
6. That the laws governing state and county elections shall be applicable to this election.
The foregoing Resolution was duly adopted and approved by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma, on the 20th day of October, 2026.
SIGNED by the Mayor of the Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma, on the 20th day of October, 2026.
By:_________________________________
Halee Liley
Mayor, Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma
ATTEST:
______________________________
Norman Braden
Clerk
Town of Renfrow, Oklahoma
(SEAL)
