Pennington and Dodson believe it is time to listen to neighborhood leaders first, then spend money how each area needs it.
Government
Voter participation has declined across the state
Officials find that civically minded millennials have little faith in government as voter participation declines across the state and almost all age groups.
Candidates in HD85’s GOP primary election face challenges
As the primary election for HD85 nears, Republican contenders expect challenges due to low voter turnout.
City approves cost share program to repair sidewalks
The council budgeted up to $100,000 for the program that began July 1.
Union Bus Station hearing could help define OKC development
The Union Bus Station debate brings up questions about what downtown OKC should look like in the future.
As House District 85 readies a July 14 vote, Republican candidate Amy Palumbo does an OKG Q&A
A special election is underway in House District 85, which includes portions of northwest Oklahoma City. One Democratic candidate has filed for the September general election, but four Republican candidates will square off in a July 14 primary.
OKC metro forms regional transit authority
Cities in the metro have banded together and formed a regional transit authority, a step toward a future integrated commuter transit system.
OKG Q&A: Chip Carter running in House District 85 election
Republican candidate Chip Carter is ready to get to work if he wins the special election for House District 85’s new representative.
SRLC: Local lawmakers urge focus on urban centers, female candidates
While presidential hopefuls discussed foreign policy, entitlements and tax codes, Sen. David Holt asked Republicans to also focus on trash collection.
School district apologizes for executive session invitation to councilman
Following an inquiry by Oklahoma Gazette, Oklahoma City Public Schools said it was a mistake to invite a city councilman into its executive session Monday night and it has reported the incident to the district attorney.
