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Oklahoma City’s mayor says MAPS panel does not need veto power

The Oklahoman - Sat Dec 12, 5:46 pm ET

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and several members of the city council said they have no interest in giving the MAPS 3 citizens oversight board veto power over their spending decisions.Former Mayor Kirk Humphreys, who dealt with both the MAPS and MAPS for Kids oversight boards, said Cornett’s plan to make the board an advisory panel with no real power over spending decisions is a mistake.Now ...

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Oklahoma County could seek vote on jail sales tax
Tulsa World - Sat Dec 12, 10:07 am ET
With federal action looming, Oklahoma County commissioners Friday began a series of weekly meetings to come up with a ballot proposal to fix the Oklahoma County jail.
Petititon Seeks Okla. Mayor's Recall
KOCO 5 Oklahoma City - Sun Dec 13, 10:55 am ET
A member of Stillwater's volunteer planning commission has filed a petition seeking the recall of Mayor Nathan Bates.
KU’s new coordinators
The Kansas City Star - Sun Dec 13, 1:27 am ET
•CHUCK LONG, offense: Four-year starter as Iowa’s quarterback; led Hawkeyes to No. 1 ranking with win over Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan team in 1985. Was second to Bo Jackson in the Heisman voting that year. Went on to coach for Hayden Fry and later Kirk Ferentz at Iowa before moving to Oklahoma, where he became offensive coordinator after Mark Mangino left for KU. Long was San Diego State’s head ...
Stewart Mandel: Voter evolution could deliver closest Heisman finish in history
Sports Illustrated - Sat Dec 12, 12:14 am ET
There was a time when this seemed the unlikeliest of seasons to produce an unpredictable Heisman finish. Entering the year, the decorated quarterback trio of Oklahoma's Sam Bradford, Texas' Colt McCoy and Florida's Tim Tebow -- last year's top-three finishers -- figured to put a season-long stiff-arm on the rest of the competition.
Petition filed seeking Stillwater mayor's recall
News On 6 Tulsa - Sat Dec 12, 8:21 pm ET
Associated Press - December 12, 2009 8:05 PM ET STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - A member of Stillwater's volunteer planning commission has filed a petition seeking the recall of Mayor Nathan...
Oklahoma City voters decide to extend one-cent sales tax for $777 million MAPS 3 proposal
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Tue Dec 8, 8:53 pm ET
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City residents voted Tuesday to continue paying an additional one-cent sales tax that in recent years has helped transform downtown and provided a boost for local schools.
Oklahoma City voters say ‘yes’ to MAPS 3 proposal
The Oklahoman - Wed Dec 9, 1:14 am ET
Hoping to continue Oklahoma City’s renaissance, voters on Tuesday passed a far-reaching MAPS 3 initiative aimed at continuing citywide progress that began with the first MAPS in 1993."Oklahoma City’s golden age continues,” Mayor Mick Cornett said at a watch party for the Yes for MAPS campaign as red, white and blue confetti blasted into the air. "Let’s enjoy this. Let’s take stock of who we are ...
Cloud formally launches 5th District race
News On 6 Tulsa - Thu Dec 10, 4:07 pm ET
Associated Press - December 10, 2009 4:05 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Corporation Commissioner Jeff Cloud has formally launched a campaign for the 5th District seat in Congress.
Campaigning is illegal at Oklahoma City poll sites
The Oklahoman - Mon Dec 7, 11:54 pm ET
Election officials discourage the wearing of partisan apparel when voting in elections.Doug Sanderson, secretary of the Oklahoma County Election Board, said a few people in favor of and against MAPS 3 have worn campaign buttons and T-shirts as they participated in early voting at the election board offices Friday and Monday. Wearing such things violates a law preventing electioneering within 300 ...
Filings end for school board elections
Muskogee Phoenix - Thu Dec 10, 1:23 am ET
Races have developed for board of education positions in Muskogee and Hilldale school districts. Filing for school board races across Oklahoma ended Wednesday.

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Oklahoma City’s mayor says MAPS panel does not need veto power
The Oklahoman - Sat Dec 12, 5:46 pm ET
Petititon Seeks Okla. Mayor's Recall
KOCO 5 Oklahoma City - Sun Dec 13, 10:55 am ET
Oklahoma County could seek vote on jail sales tax
The Oklahoman - Fri Dec 11, 11:39 pm ET
Petition filed seeking Stillwater mayor's recall
News On 6 Tulsa - Sat Dec 12, 8:21 pm ET
Oklahoma City voters say ‘yes’ to MAPS 3 proposal
The Oklahoman - Wed Dec 9, 1:14 am ET
Cloud formally launches 5th District race
News On 6 Tulsa - Thu Dec 10, 4:07 pm ET
Campaigning is illegal at Oklahoma City poll sites
The Oklahoman - Mon Dec 7, 11:54 pm ET
Filings end for school board elections
Muskogee Phoenix - Thu Dec 10, 1:23 am ET
Voters Approve MAPS 3
News On 6 Tulsa - Wed Dec 9, 11:28 am ET
Lawton voters select businessman as mayor
News On 6 Tulsa - Wed Dec 9, 8:07 am ET

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Oklahoma City’s mayor says MAPS panel does not need veto power

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Oklahoma County could seek vote on jail sales tax

Petititon Seeks Okla. Mayor's Recall

KU’s new coordinators

Stewart Mandel: Voter evolution could deliver closest Heisman finish in history

Petition filed seeking Stillwater mayor's recall

Oklahoma City voters decide to extend one-cent sales tax for $777 million MAPS 3 proposal

Oklahoma City voters say ‘yes’ to MAPS 3 proposal

Cloud formally launches 5th District race

Campaigning is illegal at Oklahoma City poll sites

Filings end for school board elections

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Oklahoma City’s mayor says MAPS panel does not need veto power

Petititon Seeks Okla. Mayor's Recall

Oklahoma County could seek vote on jail sales tax

Petition filed seeking Stillwater mayor's recall

Oklahoma City voters say ‘yes’ to MAPS 3 proposal

Cloud formally launches 5th District race

Campaigning is illegal at Oklahoma City poll sites

Filings end for school board elections

Voters Approve MAPS 3

Lawton voters select businessman as mayor

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