Oklahoma City’s attempt to slim its waistline is still making headlines, even after Mayor Mick Cornett’s appearance on “Ellen.”
The Baltimore Sun reports our fearless leader is in talks with Taco Bell executives about potentially co-promoting a so-called “fresco” alternative ” think tomato-based ” as opposed to fixings of guacamole and sour cream.
Taco Bell could advertise the Mickster’s diet plan and Web site in the proposed cross-promotion, but it’s unclear if the restaurant chain will acquiesce to the deal, according to KOCO-TV Channel 5.
CFN wonders if the passage of House Bill 1804 will affect this deal in any way.
This article appears in Feb 20-26, 2008.