Support For Museums Up In The Air
Gov. Mary Fallin’s State of the State speech silent on plans for Oklahoma museums
By Randy Ellis
Gov. Mary Fallin talked about many things this past Monday in her State of the State speech, but she was silent on two topics of intense interest to many Oklahomans.
She didn’t say a word about any plans to complete the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City. She also didn’t address plans to help fund an Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture in Tulsa.
Fallin didn’t mention either project in her 209-page executive budget, either.
That doesn’t mean she’s no longer interested in the projects, said Alex Weintz, the governor’s spokesman.
“On the cultural center, Gov. Fallin has said she supports a path to completion and is keeping all options on the table, including a bond,” Weintz told The Oklahoman. “That has not changed.”
“Regarding Pops, the governor has said if the Legislature chooses to send a bill to her desk authorizing the creation of the Pops Museum, she would absolutely consider signing it. That also has not changed,” he said.