Voters in both Cheyenne and Clinton turned out Tuesday, June 10, for special elections—and delivered decisive results in favor of two local propositions.
Cheyenne Approves PSO Franchise Ordinance
In Cheyenne, residents voted 36 to 3 in favor of granting Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) a 25-year non-exclusive franchise. The measure, which passed with 92.31% of the vote, allows PSO to continue maintaining and operating its electrical system within city limits. The ordinance gives PSO access to public streets and rights-of-way to deliver electric and communications services, all under the oversight of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. It also ensures the town will receive monthly payments based on PSO’s gross receipts.
With both precincts reporting, the proposition faced minimal opposition, with only three total votes cast against it.
Clinton Voters Greenlight Hospital Sale Amendment
Meanwhile, Clinton voters also showed strong support for a proposition amending the city ordinance tied to the sale of Clinton Regional Hospital. The measure passed with 503 votes in favor and 41 against—garnering 92.46% approval.
The amendment allows Rural Health Solutions (RHS), the buyer approved back in January, to use the hospital property as collateral in securing financing. City officials say the move is essential to finalize the hospital’s transfer and protect access to healthcare for the community.
All five precincts in Clinton reported results, with support consistent across absentee, early, and election-day voting.
With both measures passing by wide margins, local officials can now move forward with long-term planning—one focused on energy infrastructure, the other on stabilizing healthcare access.
