Oklahoma City, OK - Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Todd Goodman announced today that the party is on the move - to Bricktown.
"Today we signed a lease on an incredible new home for our state party headquarters," Goodman stated. "This new office location will give us tremendous advantages in our efforts to elect Democrats in this state, and I am excited about this development."
The new offices will be located at 401 E. California in Oklahoma City.
"This location reflects the changing face - and the changing needs - of our party. We are looking to re-energize Democrats in this state, and I think moving to an office in probably the most exciting and diverse districts in our state will bring some excitement and energy to the party.
"The kind of vision it took to pass the MAPS project is what our party needs right now, and the Bricktown district shows that new ideas and forward-thinking can breed tremendous success," he added. "I think it's a fitting symbol for our party to move our offices to Bricktown."
Goodman noted that several factors weighed in on the decision, including significant cost savings, increased visibility, updated facilities and improved security - especially following several incidents in recent years involving party headquarters in other states.
However, the one factor that carried the most weight in Goodman's decision is doing what is best for the future of the state party.
"I don't think a new office space is a magic bullet, but this move represents our collective efforts to move the Democratic Party forward," he stated.
Goodman noted he was grateful the party has had a home in the George Krumme Center at 4100 N. Lincoln Blvd., for the past several years. However, he strongly believes that a change is needed.
"We are moving to the heart of Oklahoma City, and we will be reaching out to our neighbors in this new location. At the core of our Democratic principles is the idea that we seek to serve our community," Goodman added. "Being in the middle of a thriving and diverse new area represents the recent changes in our party and in our state.
"In these new offices, we will be connected to Bricktown, Deep Deuce, Midtown, the research corridor and our evolving Downtown - meaning we will know more of what's really happening with small businesses and the rest of our community."
He added that the new facilities are visitor-friendly, with many amenities nearby - an advantage for attracting staff, volunteers and potential supporters.
Goodman noted that the new office suite will continue to be named after George Krumme, a longtime supporter and elder statesman in the Democratic Party.
The official move is set for October.
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