Some might have viewed Shadid as vulnerable following his unsuccessful run at mayor last year. Mayor Mick Cornett won reelection by a wide margin, even winning most precincts in Shadid’s ward.
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Council Briefs: City adopts state cycling ordinance
The Oklahoma City Council adopted a new cycling ordinance and discussed the search for a new convention center site and a proposed charter school bill.
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Waldrop’s low budget campaign proves competitive
Bob Waldrop surprised some with his 40 percent vote share in the Ward 6 city council election.
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Will convention center change impact other projects?
A change in location for a new convention center could send ripples throughout downtown, impacting everything from tax incentive discussions to streetcar planning.
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ELECTION: Shadid, Salyer and Stonecipher grab council victories
Incumbents Meg Salyer and Ed Shadid, along with Mark Stonecipher, were the winners in Tuesday night’s city council elections.
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City will look for new convention center site
The city will no longer seek to put a new convention center on the site of an old car dealership downtown.
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Council Meeting: Wheeler District permit, bike ordinance and MAPS3 trail
Riverfront permit for Wheeler District, MAPS 3 trail and bike ordinance were before the city council Tuesday.
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Salyer embraces youthful energy in reelection campaign
Councilwoman Meg Salyer says she has shifter her view of governing as she faces reelection next week.
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State of the Plaza District is strong and getting stronger
The third annual State of the Plaza celebrated the district’s past year and its bright future.
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Election preview: Future projects big and small are in balance with next week’s council vote
A billion-dollar bond for infrastructure, possible tax incentives for a convention center hotel and early planning on a potential MAPS 4 vote await candidates who are elected to the Oklahoma City Council Tuesday. Seats in wards 2, 6 and 8 are up for grabs on March 3, and a third of the council could change […]