With state budget cuts looming, the Association of Oklahoma General Contractors continues their No U-Turn campaign with a heavy online and television presence. The campaign is aimed at protecting funding set aside to build and maintain the state’s infrastructure during this tough budget year.
Facebook and Twitter campaign efforts featuring a No U-Turn road sign urge Oklahomans to “keep our economy moving” and “keep our roads safe.” The number of online supporters has been overwhelming and can be seen through comments and shares.
“TV commercials continue to air multiple times per day throughout the state, indicating that the threat to roads and bridges funding is real and ever-present. Despite shocking images of dilapidated Oklahoma highways and bridges, the commercials have yet to sway lawmakers to commit to safeguarding this all important funding.” the group said in a statement.
“Thanks to the Eight-Year Construction Work Plan, our economy continues to grow at an astounding rate. Oklahoma is the crossroads of America, and we must keep legislators from stealing funds set aside for roads and bridges if we want to continue growing our state and economy. This plan is responsible for roughly 2,000 construction projects statewide by 2022, but first we must hold our government accountable today.
“If funding is delayed even for one year, our state will never catch up. Our infrastructure has been ignored for too long, and we cannot afford to take a U-turn on progress. We must keep our economy moving.
“Every day, hard-working men and women dedicate themselves to making Oklahoma a better, safer place to live. Legislators should be held to the same standard. The very future of Oklahoma’s economy depends on an efficient, safe infrastructure, and we must demand safer roads now. Insist on an unwavering commitment to bettering bridges. Settle for nothing less than the safety you and your family deserve, Oklahoma.”
