Results from a regional online survey of ACOG member communities have helped the Association develop a prioritized list of federal and state legislative issues of concern to local governments in the region. Following are the top state issues, ranked in order of importance to ACOG membership:

1. Oppose all additional sales tax exemptions.
2. Leave local personnel issues to local decision-makers.
3. Encourage state funding for Central Oklahoma highways and transit options.
4. Protect state water resources for in-state use.
5. Support additional appropriations to the OWRB water fund to address municipal water and wastewater infrastructure needs.
6. Support the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP).

Federal issues of importance:

1. Address Highway Trust Fund and fully appropriate funding for transportation infrastructure.
2. Prohibit unfunded federal mandates, and provide funding to meet new regulations.
3. Preserve local authority regarding right-of-way fees and land-use controls.
4. Collect local and state sales (use) taxes on mail order and Internet sales.
5. Support community development programs such as CDBG, workforce development, EDA, fire protection and Enterprise Zones.
6. Evaluate effects of union controls over local government expenses.
7. Support continued viability of Tinker Air Force Base.
8. Reduce health care and insurance costs.