Developer remains optimistic that REI can find a home in Tulsa, despite opposition from a vocal group. The real story, he says, is what an anchor tenant of that quality can do for a development and the city.
By late afternoon, a video showing the paralyzed Elliott Williams dying while staff at the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office placed food and water just out of his reach had been viewed more than 60,000 times.
District 4 City Councilor Blake Ewing draws three opponents, prompting a June 28 primary to narrow the field.
Councilor G.T. Bynum accused mayoral campaign rival Bartlett of not being involved in the day-to-day work that it takes to run a city.
If more than two candidates file for a city of Tulsa office, a primary would be held June 28. The two candidates whose vote totals in the primary account for a majority of the votes cast move on to the general election.
Tickets for Saturday’s Golden Driller celebration can be purchased at the event or online at www.thegoldendriller.com
Nearly two dozen opponents of the project showed up at Thursday’s meeting. About 10 of them, including George Prather with the Tulsa Volleyball League, urged authority trustees not to approve the extension.
The initial Vision package, called Vision 2025, was overwhelmingly approved by voters in a special election on Sept. 9, 2003. Forty percent of registered voters turned out for that election.