Mayor set to present ‘citizens’ budget’ inspired by survey of Tulsans

By BRIAN BARBER & P.J. LASSEK World Staff Writers Police and fire academies, increased code enforcement, mowing cycles, and graffiti abatement are all included in what Mayor Dewey Bartlett is calling his “citizens’ budget.” Also, city employees would see slight raises, and significant government restructuring would happen under the budget plan that Bartlett is set [...]

Oklahoma Gazette: The Okla. City Council and firefighters’ union agree to a contract, just as planning for next fiscal year’s contract begins.

By Clifton Adcock Eight months into the fiscal year, the Oklahoma City Council approved at its March 1 meeting a long-negotiated contract with the International Association of Fire Fighters. 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 [...]

Tulsa World: Survey shows public support for city parks

By P.J. LASSEK World Staff Writer A citywide survey shows that residents like and support the city’s park system in spite of the financial struggles affecting park personnel, conditions and services, the Park Board was told Tuesday. Mayoral Chief of Staff Terry Simonson told the board that the good news is that people who have [...]

Tulsa World: Mayor says Arkansas River development could involve tax package

By BRIAN BARBER World Staff Writer With a new survey that shows 79 percent of Tulsans support Arkansas River development, Mayor Dewey Bartlett would not rule out the possibility of a proposed tax package Monday. However, Bartlett said, he is proceeding as if there won’t be one. “I do believe that, if it’s done properly, [...]

Tulsa World: Survey shows Tulsans are unhappy with roads

By Brian Barber World Staff Writer A new survey shows Tulsans are unhappy with street conditions – and city leaders agree with them. The ongoing $452 million Fix Our Streets initiative, officials said, is just the beginning of the long-term effort necessary to turn around decades of maintenance neglect. “We are headed in the right [...]

Tulsa World: Survey finds most Tulsans like city

By P.J. Lassek & Brian Barber Tulsa World staff writers Tulsans think their city is a great place to live and overwhelmingly support private development along the Arkansas River, according to survey findings presented to Mayor Dewey Bartlett and two city councilors Wednesday. Residents are also satisfied with major city services involving police, fire and [...]

Oklahoma Gazette: Most OKC voters would punt the idea of luring another major sports franchise with a tax increase

Story by Clifton Adcock A recent survey shows that a majority of Oklahoma City voters oppose the Lingerie Football League franchise coming to the city, as well as a tax increase to lure a new major sports franchise to the city. A recent survey shows that a majority of Oklahoma City voters oppose the Lingerie [...]

Oklahoma Gazette: Residents are generally pleased with the direction Oklahoma City is taking

  By: Clifton Adcock An overwhelming majority of Oklahoma City’s likely voters believe the municipality is on the right track and has done a good job handling the MAPS funds, according to a recent poll. An overwhelming majority of Oklahoma City’s likely voters believe the municipality is on the right track and has done a [...]

Oklahoma Gazette: OKC residents give Mayor Mick Cornett a strong approval rating in an exclusive poll

by Clifton Adcock A recent poll shows a majority of Oklahoma City registered voters surveyed approve of Mayor Mick Cornett’s job performance. A majority of those polled had no opinion on the job performances of City Manager Jim Couch or their respective councilperson, although a majority approved of the job performance of the Oklahoma City [...]

Oklahoma Gazette: Penny for your thoughts

by Clifton Adcock Public opinion is split about the location for the new convention center, the most expensive MAPS 3 project, although proximity to Bricktown is key. A recent poll of likely Oklahoma City voters shows a majority of those surveyed do not support the city owning a hotel that would adjoin the future MAPS [...]

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