Parents for Payne County

06/12/2026

Thank you, Micah Wilson and KWTV - NEWS 9 for your coverage of our petition!

Link to the full story in the comments on our post.

06/11/2026

Thank you, KOCO 5 News for covering the story on the work happening to create change in Payne County!

Payne County parents call for grand jury investigation into justice...

06/10/2026

Positive Update!

The signatures were certified! And we filed our official motion to convene the Grand Jury.

As part of our update, we wanted to share that Payne County voters submitted 1,692 more signatures than were required to convene a grand jury under the Oklahoma Constitution.

Because of your support, we didn’t just meet the requirement—we collected nearly THREE TIMES the number of signatures needed.

Why is that powerful?

People from across Payne County, who are often disconnected, came together because they believe children, victims, and families deserve the very best our systems can offer.

With the petition filed, we remain confident that the process will move forward in accordance with the Oklahoma Constitution and the rule of law.

We are optimistic that this effort can help bring timely answers, accountability where appropriate, and a path toward stronger outcomes for children and families in our community.

Thank you to every volunteer, every business, every supporter, and every voter who took the time to sign.

This is not the end of the journey—it is the beginning of an opportunity to learn, improve, rebuild trust, and create meaningful change for future generations.

Payne County showed up.
Now we look forward to the next steps!

Continue to follow us for details about an upcoming community meeting.

06/01/2026

What a whirlwind this has been!

In just 45 days, thousands of Payne County residents rallied across the county—signing petitions, volunteering their time, opening their businesses, and sparking conversations about the future of children and families in our community.

Today, we submitted our grand jury petition signatures to be certified.

Many have asked how the required number of signatures is determined.

Our constitution outlines that for us.

Article II, Section 18 establishes the grand jury petition process, and Article V, Section 5 provides the formula used to calculate the number of signatures required in each county. The formula is based on voter participation in the most recent gubernatorial election and was written to ensure citizens have equal access to this constitutional right regardless of the size of their county.

Because signatures must be reviewed and verified, we submitted a surplus of more than 2,000 signatures above the constitutional requirement to help account for any signatures that may not qualify during the review process.

We are incredibly grateful to every person who signed, every volunteer who collected signatures, every local business that opened its doors, and every community member who chose to engage in this process.

This effort has always been about creating a pathway to better understand what is working, what is not, and how we can build stronger systems that better protect children and support families.

But today is not the finish line.

In many ways, today is the beginning.

Collecting signatures was never the goal. Creating meaningful change is the goal. Strengthening trust is the goal. Identifying opportunities for improvement is the goal. Building a future where children and families are better served is the goal.

We are confident this will move forward and our commitment remains the same: to work together, seek the truth, learn from what we find, and advocate for solutions that make Payne County stronger for the next generation.

This community has demonstrated something powerful.

People from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can come together when they believe our children deserve the very best we can offer.

Thank you, Payne County.

The signatures have been filed. The work of creating lasting change is just beginning.

Continue following us for updates about what comes after the 7 day certification period.

06/01/2026

5/31 as of 8:30 p.m. -Signature update:

Huge day today!

We are incredibly grateful for our community and the overwhelming support we’ve seen across Payne County.

Between signatures collected at our local businesses, drive-thru locations, and volunteers working throughout the county, today was one of our biggest days yet.

While we’re still gathering and verifying petitions from all locations, it appears we may have brought in around 600 signatures in Stillwater alone today.

We’ll be collecting final counts from across the county and hope to provide a full update sometime tomorrow.

Thank you to every person who signed, volunteered, shared a post, brought a friend, or encouraged a neighbor to get involved.

Community action like this is only possible because of you.

We expect to have the notarized signatures from out other communities with an update by midday tomorrow.

05/31/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY. 🚨

For the past month, thousands of Payne County residents have stepped forward because they believe our children and families deserve the best possible systems of protection and accountability.

Today is your last opportunity to add your voice.

🖊️ Sign the petition today:

📍 Stillwater
Corner of 6th & Main
⏰ 11 AM – 6 PM

📍 Cushing
708 E. Main
⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM

Every signature matters. Every conversation matters. Every person who shows up helps move our community forward.

If you’ve been meaning to sign, don’t wait another day.

Bring a friend. Honk and we’ll come to your car. Sign today.

05/30/2026

🚨 ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO SIGN 🚨

Nearly 5,000 Payne County voters have already stepped forward. Be one of the signatures that helps create change.

If you haven’t signed yet, today is the time.

🖊️ STOP & SIGN LOCATIONS:

📍 STILLWATER – Corner of 6th & Main
Friday & Saturday: 9AM–6PM
Sunday: 11AM–6PM

📍 PERKINS – 101 E. SH-33
Friday & Saturday: 9AM–4PM

📍 CUSHING – 708 E. Main St.
Friday: 9AM–5PM
Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Bring a friend. Share this post. Sign today.

Our kids. Our county. Our responsibility.

05/29/2026

🚨 FINAL WEEKEND TO SIGN 🚨

We have just 3 days left to reach 5,000 signatures.

If you believe Payne County families and children deserve stronger systems, more accountability, and better outcomes — now is the time to show up.

🖊️ STOP & SIGN THIS WEEKEND:

📍 STILLWATER — Corner of 6th & Main
Friday & Saturday: 9AM–6PM
Sunday: 11AM–6PM

📍 PERKINS — 101 E. SH-33
Friday & Saturday: 9AM–4PM

📍 CUSHING — 708 E. Main St.
Friday: 9AM–5PM

Bring a friend. Share this post. Honk and we’ll come to your car.

05/29/2026

🚨 FINAL WEEKEND TO SIGN 🚨

We have just days left to reach 5,000 signatures.

If you believe Payne County families and children deserve stronger systems, more accountability, and better outcomes — now is the time to show up.

🖊️ STOP & SIGN THIS WEEKEND:

📍 STILLWATER — Corner of 6th & Main
Friday & Saturday: 9AM–6PM
Sunday: 11AM–6PM

📍 PERKINS — 101 E. SH-33
Friday & Saturday: 9AM–4PM

📍 CUSHING — 708 E. Main St.
Friday: 9AM–5PM

Bring a friend. Share this post. Honk and we’ll come to your car.

Our kids. Our county. Our responsibility. Create change.