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Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: Limabean on February 17, 2009, 05:50:30 pm Has anyone heard who is running for city council and who isn't?
Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: blindnil on February 18, 2009, 11:28:49 am The Tulsa World had a story about this recently and it indicated the only one on the fence is Martinson, who is considering a mayoral run. All the rest said they are running again.
Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: jne on February 18, 2009, 11:39:13 am quote: LOL - not a chance. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: rwarn17588 on February 18, 2009, 11:49:24 am It seems Martinson damaged his chances with his intractable stance with the streets package.
But a lot could happen between now and Election Day to shore up his support. And he keeps squeaking by with electoral victories. So I wouldn't count him out yet. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: Conan71 on February 18, 2009, 12:22:57 pm Not that I'm incredibly relevant, but I do figure I'm an "average" citizen. Martinson burned his bridges with a lot of GOP rank and file over the street package.
The bridge piers were smashed when he refused to offer any solid fiscal numbers as to why the $400mm package was a rip-off vs. the $1.2B package- just allegories and hyperbole. His comments since then about the people who supported the $400mm measure are reprehensible. With a recession looming, there was no chance in hell of the larger package passing. We need to be grateful we got what we did and offer the oversight to make sure the money is spent wisely. Keeping a close eye on Public Works, instead of assuming everything is okay in that department would be a great first step. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: RecycleMichael on February 18, 2009, 02:24:06 pm quote: The average American is 25 pounds overweight. I am finally above average in something. Let me also take this opportunity to officially sate for the record that I am not a candidate for City Council. Not that I couldn't win. It is just that there is a fine line between having people follow you and having people chase you...and I don't run that fast. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: guido911 on February 18, 2009, 03:07:31 pm quote: Your apathy is disurbing. Come on RM, we always need strong republican candidates. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: Neptune on February 18, 2009, 03:16:38 pm quote: If you know who Martinson is, you can't be an average citizen. You can still be below average. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: Conan71 on February 18, 2009, 03:32:59 pm quote: Thanks for your permission, Nep. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: MDepr2007 on February 18, 2009, 07:09:31 pm I heard about these two birds running for city council (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMiKt9jnEYo")
Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: LongtimeTulsan on February 23, 2009, 12:47:08 am LOL -- I like it almost as much as Spiders on Drugs.
Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: LongtimeTulsan on February 23, 2009, 12:49:58 am Probably some more out of work real estate agents. The city likes to stack the boards and commissions with them. Who else has that kind of time and can form financial alliances with Incog, TMAPC, BOA, Homebuilders... just to name a few.
When your decisions and your votes directly and or indirectly benefit you personally - I think there is an ethics issue. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: sgrizzle on February 23, 2009, 08:30:50 am Some 17yr old is running for Mayor I believe.
Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: Limabean on February 27, 2009, 08:15:51 am How many of the current city councilors have a real estate background?
I have heard the argument that the city needs real estate people in places of power because they know how to conduct business for the city of Tulsa. If the boards are full of them, does the city council need to be as well? Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: sgrizzle on February 27, 2009, 10:06:09 am Gomez is a realtor.
Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: Conan71 on February 27, 2009, 12:05:48 pm quote: I always wondered. What does Morticia do? Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: sgrizzle on February 27, 2009, 03:07:24 pm Mortician?
Wednesday works part time, off 6 days of the week. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: DowntownNow on March 07, 2009, 11:13:02 am I hear that Mayor Taylor has taken a liking to Chris Trail, manager of Ike's Chili. She has apparently set him up with some campaign managers and looking to put him in the District 5 race against Martinson if he doesn't run for Mayor.
Anyone know this guy? He serves up some great stuff at the restaurant and BOKCenter but I'd hope he can do more than make chili. Title: Re: City Council Races Post by: Limabean on March 07, 2009, 07:29:24 pm Didn't the Homebuilders have a fundraiser for Gomez?
I also heard that John Bumgarner was a big supporter of his, as well as Michael Seger. It's time for more city councilors without obvious ties to real estate/development. Is a little objectivity too much to ask for? |