Neighborhood parks across Oklahoma City could see improved facilities and programming if the measure is approved by voters. Former councilman Ed Shadid spearheaded the initiative to get the proposal on a city ballot. It came in response to the MAPS program, which focuses on capital improvements over maintenance and operations. Former councilman Pete White, a […]
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Final actions
Councilmembers set a date on a new sales tax vote, amended policies and approved more spending, among other actions at Oklahoma City Council’s final meeting of the year. Park tax Three weeks ago, former councilman Ed Shadid submitted a petition with enough signatures to allow residents to decide whether or not they want to implement […]
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Suite perks
Oklahoma City adopted a complimentary ticket policy in 2002 that allows the mayor and members of Oklahoma City Council two free tickets per event at Chesapeake Energy Arena, Civic Center Music Hall and other venues. The ticket policy states the official must use one ticket and a guest could use the other; tickets cannot be […]
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Running start
Pete White Health & Wellness Center officially opened to the public May 4. Ernie Schmidt was one of the very first people in line to utilize the Capitol Hill-area health facility for residents age 50 and older. “I signed up the first day,” Schmidt said. “I had the paperwork before [the center opened].” The 37,000 […]
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State and Native tribes reach water source agreement
The agreement outlines rules including how much water Oklahoma City is allowed to take from the Sardis Lake annually.
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City council begins planning OKC’s next general obligation bonds
General obligation bonds pay for infrastructure and renovation projects like road resurfacing, improving parks and building public spaces like libraries.
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New Capitol Hill Library site on track
The new library will feature a large meeting room, a children’s activity area, four study rooms and space for modern technology like computers.
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City on track to open Southern Oaks Wellness and Learning Campus
Southern Oaks Wellness and Learning Campus will partner with local organizations and universities to improve the quality of life in the community.
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City approves more TIF districts
TIF districts provide city with development dollars and aid urban renewal efforts but leave some skeptical.
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Streetcar plans expand to include southern route
The expanded streetcar route adds $3 million to the price tag of the MAPS 3 Streetcar project.