Ronald “Skip” Kelly, OKC councilman for Ward 7, thinks there’s no problem with gay and lesbian city workers being unprotected from hiring discrimination. Evidently, he’s unaware of the problems, since they aren’t apparent. There is no recourse should a gay or lesbian worker have a workplace complaint. That worker would be going out on a […]
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Isn’t it ironic
Ronald “Skip” Kelly, OKC councilman for Ward 7, thinks there’s no problem with gay and lesbian city workers being unprotected from hiring discrimination. Evidently, he’s unaware of the problems, since they aren’t apparent. There is no recourse should a gay or lesbian worker have a workplace complaint. That worker would be going out on a […]
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Isn’t it ironic
Ronald “Skip” Kelly, OKC councilman for Ward 7, thinks there’s no problem with gay and lesbian city workers being unprotected from hiring discrimination. Evidently, he’s unaware of the problems, since they aren’t apparent. There is no recourse should a gay or lesbian worker have a workplace complaint. That worker would be going out on a […]
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‘Speaking truth to power’
I wish all of those in the article, many of whom I have had the privilege to know, were with us to witness the changes in Oklahoma City and the United States since 1969. I am humbled by all they did and by those who continue to make personal sacrifices to bring justice. However, it […]
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‘Speaking truth to power’
I wish all of those in the article, many of whom I have had the privilege to know, were with us to witness the changes in Oklahoma City and the United States since 1969. I am humbled by all they did and by those who continue to make personal sacrifices to bring justice. However, it […]
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Breaking ground
Wellness Now co-chairmen, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and County Commission Chairman Ray Vaughn will be a few of the community leaders in attendance. The 54-acre facility will have clinical services from the OU Medical Center, community nutrition and cooking classes, immunizations, breast and cervical cancer screenings and parent preparation classes.“Having clinical services and putting […]
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Sprawled out
Around 675 people showed up, according to event organizers, filling the Grand Ballroom of the Oklahoma City Marriott Hotel. Speakers included city officials — Shadid, City Manager Jim Couch, Police Chief Bill Citty, Fire Chief Keith Bryant, Planning Director Russell Claus, Public Works Director Eric Wenger, Public Transportation and Parking Director Rick Cain and Utilities […]
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Walk the line
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Council was scheduled to possibly decide what to do with $30 million set aside from convention center funds and a more detailed draft timeline on the MAPS 3 modern streetcar project was unveiled. In May, the City Council approved a recommendation from the MAPS 3 convention center subcommittee to put the […]
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Ambulance alert
Stephen Williamson (pictured), president of EMSA, made a presentation before the Oklahoma City Council at its Aug. 16 meeting, and told the body that the city would be better served by sticking with the current ambulance service provider. EMSA’s response comes about one month after Oklahoma City Fire Chief Keith Bryant made a presentation to […]
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Horsin’ around
City staff told the council that there were complaints by some of the companies offering horse-drawn carriage rides in Bricktown that other companies offering similar rides were not shoeing their horses properly, complete with a letter from a vet stating horses walking on pavement should be shod correctly. While it is partially a safety issue, […]