Holt Supports Increased Police Manpower

<p>State Senator David Holt announced over social media this weekend his plans to support an effort to increase the Oklahoma City Police Department.</p>

Monday, August 7th 2017, 5:11 am

By: News 9

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State Senator and Oklahoma City mayoral candidate David Holt is encouraging voters to educate themselves a tax initiative proposed by the City.

It is tied to a cause he openly supports, increasing manpower within the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Oklahoma City voters will have the choice to support a quarter cent sales tax increase that will help fund hiring 129 more police officers and 57 firefighters.

When I began my campaign I said one of my top priorities would be police manpower. Since then, vote has been called to address issue. (1/2) https://t.co/mtN2Ss6yx5
— Senator David Holt (@davidfholt) August 6, 2017

I encourage you to learn more about this initiative that will increase OKC's police force. As Mayor, I pledge to see it through. (2/2)
— Senator David Holt (@davidfholt) August 6, 2017

This and other bond and tax initiatives will be on the September 12th ballot.

I encourage you to learn more about this initiative that will increase OKC's police force. As Mayor, I pledge to see it through. (2/2)
— Senator David Holt (@davidfholt) August 6, 2017

This and other bond and tax initiatives will be on the September 12th ballot.

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State Senator David Holt announced over social media this weekend his plans to support an effort to increase the Oklahoma City Police Department.

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