Representative Aletia Timmons

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District 97

Hi, I'm Aletia Timmons and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 97th District.

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Jul 15, 2025

Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus to Host 25th Biennial A.C. Hamlin Scholarship Gala

Honoring Black Healthcare Heroes and Celebrating Community Impact Across Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (OLBCF) proudly announces the  25th Biennial A.C. Hamlin Scholarship Gala , to be held on  Saturday, September 13, 2025 , at the  National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum  in Oklahoma City. This year’s theme,  “Elevating Excellence in Healthcare and Community Impact,”  will spotlight Black healthcare professionals, past and present, who have made lasting contributions to the health and well-being of Oklahomans. From rural clinics to urban hospitals, and across generations, the Gala will honor those who have served with purpose and compassion. This signature event is named in honor of  Albert Comstock Hamlin , the first African American elected to the Oklahoma Legislature in 1907. Through scholarship, recognition, and community engagement, the gala continues the A.C. Hamlin Scholarship legacy by investing in future leaders in education, especially students attending  Langston University , Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Champions of criminal justice reform and education equity to address maternal health disparities and supporting economic development in Black communities , the OLBC is committed to legislative excellence and transformative change. The caucus also serves as an advocacy and mentoring body, to encourage civic engagement and leadership development among the next generation of Oklahomans Representative Ajay Pittman, Chair of OLBCF , emphasized the importance of celebrating those who lead by example:  "The A.C. Hamlin Gala is a powerful reminder of the excellence that exists in every corner of our state. I am excited for this opportunity to come together and celebrate this year’s incredible honorees, individuals, and community organizations who do this great work every single day to uplift, heal, educate, and empower our communities,” said Pittman. “This event is about honoring their commitment, highlighting leadership, and promoting our investment in the future. I am most proud that the A.C. Hamlin gala continues to help support our state’s only HBCU, Langston University, and all of the students who carry forward a legacy of leadership, brilliance, and purpose. This Biennial scholarship banquet is more than a celebration; this is a call to keep striving toward a better, more united Oklahoma." Representative Ron Stewart, Vice Chair , shared his excitement for his first gala as a caucus leader: "It is an incredible honor to serve in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing the vibrant and resilient community of North Tulsa. As a proud graduate of Langston University and a freshman legislator, I am humbled by the opportunity to advocate for meaningful change. The A.C. Hamlin Gala gives us a chance to celebrate the very people who have shaped our neighborhoods and our future, from healthcare workers to educators and to community leaders. It is our responsibility and our joy to lift them up." In preparation for the event, the OLBCF is inviting the public to  help identify Black healthcare professionals ,  living or deceased, in Oklahoma or those who were born here, and whose work has made an impact on our communities . Whether a beloved family doctor, nurse, community health advocate, or trailblazer who opened doors for others, we want to hear their stories. Please visit the website and complete the form to share your information as soon as possible. The deadline for the entries is Friday, August 15, 2025. 25th Biennial A. C. Hamlin Gala  Event Details:   Date:  Saturday, September 13, 2025  Time:  Dinner and Program at 7:00 PM  Location:  National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111 2025 Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Members: Representative Ajay Pittman  – Chair (District 99, Oklahoma City) Representative Ron Stewart  – Vice Chair/Treasurer (District 73, Tulsa) Senator Regina Goodwin  (District 11, Tulsa) Senator Nikki Nice  (District 48, Oklahoma City) Representative Erick Harris  (District 39, Edmond) Representative Michelle McCane  (District 92, Tulsa) Representative Aletia Timmons  (District 97, Oklahoma City) To learn more, visit   okblackcaucus.com , email  okblackcaucus@gmail.com , or call  405-557-7393 . -END-

Jun 18, 2025

Clinton, Timmons sworn into Oklahoma House of Representatives

OKLAHOMA CITY – Representatives-Elect Amanda Clinton, D-Tulsa, and Aletia Timmons, D-Oklahoma City, were sworn into the Oklahoma House of Representatives after winning their Special Elections to fill House District 71 and House District 97 respectively. “I’m thrilled to welcome Rep. Amanda Clinton and Rep. Aletia Timmons to the Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus,” said House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City. “The House Democratic Caucus remains committed to improving the lives of working Oklahomans, ensuring they have quality, free public education, and the accessible, affordable healthcare they deserve. I know they will work to help accomplish these goals and diligently serve Oklahomans and guarantee their district’s best interests. I’m looking forward to standing alongside these two powerful women to serve all Oklahomans.” Rep. Amanda Clinton, D-Tulsa, HD 71: "I grew up on a farm at the end of a dirt road in the Cherokee Nation, just about as far from the state legislature as you can get. My three sisters and I were raised by my dad, a general contractor, and my mom, a public school teacher of 53 years. Hard work is all I know, so earning this seat with 85 percent of the vote has been incredible. I'm deeply grateful to the voters, my family, friends, and the communities who helped me get here," Clinton said. "I'm also honored to be the fourth consecutive woman and the third Native woman to serve this district. For more than 20 years, I've worked in Tribal governments that are committed to providing health care, education, housing and pathways to a career. I know what's possible when governments invest in people because I've helped build those governments. Voters in HD 71 sent a clear message that it's time for Oklahoma to do the same, and I promise to be a strong, outspoken voice in that effort." Rep. Aletia Timmons, D-Oklahoma City, HD 97: “I am humbled and honored to be elected by the people of House District 97 to serve as their State Representative,” Timmons said. “Fired up, ready to go!” During the 2024 election cycle, Oklahoma House Democrats retained all of their seats, and with these two members filling vacancies, now have 20 members in the caucus. They will be up for re-election in November 2026. -END-