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Governor Stitt Appoints Admiral to Boost Agency Accountability

6/8/2025

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt hailed the recent legislative session as a triumph, yet voiced worries over the ousting of capable agency leaders, including former mental health commissioner Allie Friesen. In a bid for accountability, he appointed retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim commissioner, a move that has garnered enthusiastic support from lawmakers.

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt hailed the recent legislative session as a triumph, yet voiced worries over the ousting of capable agency leaders, including former mental health commissioner Allie Friesen. In a bid for accountability, he appointed retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as interim commissioner, a move that has garnered enthusiastic support from lawmakers.