News Clifton Adcock
Candidates for the four City Council seats up for grabs are entering the
final round of campaigning prior to the March 1 primary election.
Commentary Bill Bleakley
Oklahoma City’s incredible record of accomplishments during the past
decade could be jeopardized by the outcome of the Oklahoma City Council
election on Tuesday.
News Clifton Adcock
Two incumbents in the Oklahoma City Council election Tuesday retained their seats, while a third was ousted, and a fourth race is headed to an April 5 runoff.
Candidates raising the most money either won the Oklahoma City Council primary or made the runoff.
News Clifton Adcock
In the three City Council races decided March 1, winning candidates far outspent their competitors and were partially funded by the same donors, records show.
Commentary Doug Loudenback
The Committee for Oklahoma City Momentum, a recently formed nonprofit
organization, spent $486,041 to support and oppose candidates during the
recent Oklahoma City Council elections in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.
The redistricting of Oklahoma City’s wards is under way.
News Clifton Adcock
Oklahoma City is starting the process of redrawing its ward boundaries
and will be holding a public meeting this month to discuss the plan.
The City Council passes symbolic support for increased transparency in campaign financing.
News Clifton Adcock
The Oklahoma City Council passed a resolution March 6 supporting any
effort by the Legislature or the state Ethics Commission requiring more
disclosure in campaign financing.