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 [...]

Tulsa World: City panel backs once-a-week trash service

Tulsa should move to a once-a-week, volume-based trash service with city-provided, roll-away carts, the Mayor’s Task Force on Refuse and Recycling has recommended. Recycling collection should be included at no extra cost and green waste, such as lawn clippings and leaves, should be placed in biodegradable bags to be separated from the waste stream, the [...]

Tulsans split on tree cutting

By TOM DROEGE World Staff Writer Residents are divided on AEP-PSO’s aggressive tree-trimming policy, an Oklahoma Poll finds.    Tulsans are split over the way  AEP-PSO trims trees around power lines, according to the latest  Oklahoma Poll. The buzz of chain saws in  shady neighborhoods is dreaded  and welcomed by nearly the  same number of residents, [...]

« Previous Page