A recent poll of likely Oklahoma City special elections voters shows many would like to see the MAPS vote done slightly differently moving forward. A majority of people surveyed said they would rather vote for MAPS 4 projects individually. Most would also like to see some of the penny tax spent on operations and maintenance […]
Ward 1
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Ward 1 candidates prepare for Feb. 14’s Oklahoma City Council election
Jonathan Clour, Chris Gordon and incumbent James Greiner are vying for the council seat.
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City officials attempt to deal with abandoned apartment building
Oklahoma City Council members are trying to find a solution to dangerous abandoned apartments that have cost the city thousands of dollars.
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Race to the finish
James Greiner Credit: Mark Hancock In fact, Marrs — seeking his third full term representing Ward 1 — won’t let his friends, family or other supporters forget about the election, either. “I had a number of people call and email me, assuming that I had it won and didn’t vote,” he said after the March […]
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Middling money
Gary Marrs The Ward 7 city council race included seven candidates vying for the seat currently held by OKC attorney Ronald “Skip” Kelly, and three candidates battled for the Ward 1 seat held by retired fire chief Gary Marrs. Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee and Ward 4 Councilman Pete White ran unopposed. The results of […]
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Marrs invaders
Gary Marrs Greiner, a graphic-design team leader for Hobby Lobby, described himself as a limited-government conservative who believes government works best at the local level and that his life is guided by a biblical worldview. “My life motto is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever,” he said. “That’s what I’m all about, and […]
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Mapmakers
The City Council wards, as required by federal law and the city charter, are redrawn every 10 years after the census is taken to ensure that each encompasses near-equal populations. There are a few proposed changes in the ward lines, such as all of the Capitol Hill community being included in Ward 6. The city […]