White, the longest-tenured council member, said he believes the council membership should reflect the city’s population. However, the way ward boundaries are drawn puts minorities at a disadvantage, he said. Three proposals were discussed during a special council meeting Tuesday that included adding two wards, four wards or redrawing boundaries for the current eight wards. […]
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Highlights: Governor’s State of the State Address
In her address to lawmakers, Fallin talked about tax cuts, education, school safety, Obamacare, reducing government waste and spending and standing up to federal intrusion. She also outlined her legislative priorities and agenda for this session. Following are excerpts from the speech, according to press statement from the governor’s office. Oklahoma’s economy: Fallin discussed the […]
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Shelter petition group files suit against governor
Take Shelter, represented by Oklahoma City attorney David Slane, has alleged in court documents that Fallin, Attorney General Scott Pruitt and the State Chamber of Commerce conspired to defeat the petition drive, which required 160,000 signatures so the measure could be decided by voters. Slane claims the emails are necessary for a Feb. 25 Oklahoma […]
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Mayor Mick
When former television journalist Mick Cornett stopped covering sports and switched to news in 1996, he had no idea how his life would be transformed. His way of thinking and priorities changed drastically after the April 19, 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing in downtown Oklahoma City. As he went through an admitted “midlife […]
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Race is on
As expected, OKC incumbent Mayor Mick Cornett will seek a record fourth term, but he has got plenty of challengers, most notably spinal surgeon and Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid. Retired businessman Joe “Sarge” Nelson, the last to file for office Friday, and Phil Hughes, owner of Hughes Synergies Co., up the race to four […]
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Freeze causes city building to flood
The building’s basement flooded with more than 12 feet of water after a pipe leading to the fire suppression system burst early Sunday. City officials have not released a damage estimate yet, but Yager said the electrical system, computers, elevators and the heating and air units were affected. The water consumed the entire basement. The […]
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Tuesday budget meeting rescheduled due to weather
The original meeting was slated for Tuesday, Feb. 4, but was postponed because of winter weather conditions, city spokeswoman Kristy Yager said. Oklahoma City University economist Russell Evans was slated to discuss the economic outlook for Oklahoma City. Other agenda items included financial trends, the city’s revenue and expense forecast, departmental issues and the fiscal […]
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OKC Council to discuss economy Tuesday
Oklahoma City University economist Russell Evans will discuss the economic outlook for Oklahoma City. Other agenda items include financial trends, the city’s revenue and expense forecast, departmental issues and the fiscal year 2015 budget outlook. The meeting will take place in rooms 14 and 15.
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Meeting will address possible addition of City Council wards
The meeting will be held in the third floor’s executive conference room. This will be the council’s second meeting on the subject. Oklahoma City residents are currently represented by eight wards. Ward 4 Councilman Pete White suggested the city expand its eight wards to 10 so residents would have better representation. Currently, each council member […]
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Cornett, Shadid make mayor bid official
Three-term Mayor Mick Cornett filed his re-election paperwork early Tuesday at the Oklahoma County Election Board, making him the first candidate to enter the race. More candidates are expected to file before Friday’s deadline. Feeling jovial while waiting for his filing to be processed, Cornett joked with election board workers and reporters covering the event. […]