Sofas are the places we sit, the sites of family gatherings and, sometimes, objects of historical consideration. But they are also the focal point of Aubrey York-Ketner and her father Brad York’s business, Fancy Couches. Fancy Couches opened in late 2017 with a unique business model offering “exquisite lounging rentals” especially suited for photography shoots, […]
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Getting high(er)
A 2 percent raise was approved for Couch and most other city workers during the Dec. 31 council meeting. All new salaries took effect Jan. 1. Couch, Municipal Counselor Ken Jordan and City Auditor Jim Williamson were considered for raises separate from other city employees because they are hired directly by the council. As the […]
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FILM
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie, (U.S., 2012, dir. Daniel A. Miller, Seth Kramer and Jeremy Newberger) dissecting the mind and motivation behind television’s most notorious agitator, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 21. Museum of Art, 415 Couch, 236-3100, okcmoa.com. THU Fading West, (U.S., 2013, dir. Matt Kasolis) follows Grammywinning band Switchfoot as they travel the globe […]
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No raises?
Oklahoma City Council voted 7-0 last Tuesday to defer potential pay hikes for the trio until Dec. 17, but no reason was given for the delay. City councilmen discussed the issue in executive session, which is not open to the public. Couch, Municipal Counselor Kenneth Jordan and City Auditor Jim Williamson were scheduled to receive […]
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MAPS threat lingers
Kenneth Jordan Since Slane questioned the validity of the MAPS 3 election two weeks ago, OKC’s lead municipal counselor, Kenneth Jordan, delivered a letter Sept. 3 citing a 2011 state Supreme Court case, Thomas vs. Henry, that he claims validates the ballot language and election results. In the letter to Oklahoma Gazette, Jordan said the […]
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Legal challenge threatened over MAPS 3
Oklahoma City attorney David Slane contended that passage of the 2009 MAPS 3 package was unconstitutional based on a state law that restricts voters from approving multiple projects with a single-ballot question. Slane, known for taking often-unpopular stances on controversial issues, claims the ballot language violated the state’s so-called “single subject” law since it provided […]
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Slow burn
Similar to the local Fraternal Order of Police contract approved in December, it keeps in place most provisions from the previous year’s contract. However, it increases the city’s insurance contribution from $9,500 to $10,540 per employee participating in IAFF’s health and welfare benefits plans. The cost of the contract, which expires June 30, is approximately […]