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Building’s fate
The old city jail was saved from demolition for now, but there are no concrete plans to move forward with redevelopment. The resolution to apply for demolition was deferred four times before a decision was made. It was first discussed June 4 and then every two weeks until Aug. 13, with councilmembers disagreeing on the […]
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Meeting agendas
MAPS 4 public meetings 9 a.m. various dates Oklahoma City Hall 200 N. Walker Ave.
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Shoulders of giants
James Cooper and JoBeth Hamon are anxious and excited to take their city council seats April 9. After winning their respective elections without a runoff, Ward 2’s Cooper and Ward 6’s Hamon have had time to participate in forums and orientation meetings. “My campaign manager kept telling me, ‘We won; no runoff.’ And I was […]
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Cover: Oklahoma Gazette sizes up Mick Cornett’s 14 years in office
Cornett leaves office as OKC’s 35th mayor next month, passing the gavel to mayor-elect David Holt.
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Todd Stone joins OKC Council, weighs in on bonds, MAPS, other city initiatives
“I am really interested in seeing streets get a shot in the arm,” Stone told Oklahoma Gazette during a recent interview in his office at City Hall.
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Opening Night returns to downtown Oklahoma City with crowd favorites and new additions
Local rapper Jabee leads a hip-hop showcase at Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
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A tough, analytical mind leaves the city council
Councilman Pat Ryan developed a reputation as tough politician who never shied from taking on an issue he viewed as important.
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A bill to give Oklahoma City the power to sponsor a charter school won’t make it past the House common education committee, its author said.
A bill to give Oklahoma City the power to sponsor a charter school won’t make it past the House common education committee, its author said.
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Metro Briefs: Architecture Week, Placemaking Conference and more
The American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter will host the 14th annual Architectural Tour on April 11, one of several events taking place during Architecture Week next week.