City of Shawnee PAVE Forum 4/30/2026

The City of Shawnee, Oklahoma, hosted a PAVE Forum on April 30, 2026, featuring four candidates for the Republican primary in Oklahoma Senate District 17. The forum focused on candidates' positions on various policy issues including property tax relief, government spending, transparency, and support for churches providing temporary housing. While the discussion covered fiscal responsibility and budget oversight, no specific procurement actions, contract awards, or vendor selections were addressed. Candidates emphasized the importance of transparency, merit-based funding, and accountability in government spending, but the meeting did not include direct procurement or contracting decisions.