For decades, supposed “experts” have claimed the United States must curtail and eventually eliminate the use of fossil fuels, or we will face an ever-growing number of climate-change-related deaths.

The Oklahoma Municipal League recently promoted Christian Rinehart to General Counsel.

“We are thrilled to announce that Christian has been promoted to General Counsel,” said Mike Fina, executive director of the Oklahoma Municipal League.

“Christian works with cities and towns of all sizes from across the state of Oklahoma on a daily basis on inquiries including complex municipal legal issues.

Friday, Oct. 24 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 18 General Election for the City of El Reno, General Election for the City of Mustang and the Special Election for Minco Public Schools, said Canadian County Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold.

Arnold said persons who are U.S. citizens, residents of Oklahoma and at least 17 ½ years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote.

Voters in Canadian County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the City of El Reno General Election, City of Mustang General Election and the Minco Public Schools Special Election set for Nov. 18 should apply now, county election board secretary Allen Arnold said.

Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested.

No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.