Shawnee residents approve ONG franchise renewal
By Vicky O. Misa | Shawnee News-Star | USA Today Network
The Shawnee News-Star
Despite an underwhelming turnout, an overwhelming majority of Shawnee residents voted in favor of a proposition in Tuesday s special election to decide whether to accept the renewal of a 25-year franchise agreement with Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG).
There was a total of 186 votes recorded 156 (83.78 percent) in favor of the proposal and 30 (16.13 percent) against.
Shawnee City Manager Chance Allison said ONG s previous agreement expired in October.
In August Shawnee City Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution calling for a special election to decide the matter.
Residents to vote Tuesday on ONG franchise renewal
By Vicky O. Misa | Vicky.misa@news-star.com | (405) 214-3962 | Twitter: @Vicky NewsStar
The Shawnee News-Star
Shawnee residents are set to go to the polls in a special election Tuesday to vote whether to accept renewal of a 25-year franchise agreement with Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG).
Shawnee City Manager Chance Allison said ONG s previous agreement expired in October.
In August Shawnee City Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution calling for a special election to decide the matter. Allison said ONG would reimburse the City of Shawnee for the cost of the special election.
There is no change in the franchise rate, Allison said; currently ONG pays 4.25 percent.