1. For the first time in 30 years, Tulsa will be creating a new Comprehensive Plan. What do you think are the key issues that need to be addressed in the Comp Plan?

The key issues in the comprehensive plan are the flow of how it creates economic success for Tulsa. We must be diligent on coming in on or under budget. Its importance to call on the most experienced personnel that there objective is to create access so all communities benefit from this strategy.

2. What kind of downtown do you envision for Tulsa? What kind of downtown do you think we need in order to compete effectively with other cities?

One that bridges the old and new but absolute pushes Tulsa into the 21st century. I think instead of just blindly building we need to research what makes other cities big and small successful. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel, but we can make a better tire.

3. What steps can Tulsa take to stop the sales tax drain from the city to suburban municipalities?

Tulsans can’t be afraid of being trendy and creative in our 21st century approach. Suburban areas our completely committed to bringing in real revenue by any means and our approach most be the same, with goal-oriented intensity and passion.

4. 30% of Tulsans don’t drive (the young, the elderly, the disabled, those who can’t afford a car, and those who prefer to walk or bike). What can we, as a city, do to make Tulsa more walkable? What role should mass transit play in Tulsa’s future?

The new infrastructure plan has to include a clear direction for the 30% of Tulsans who do not drive. Study the five most successful cities as it relates to being the most walkable which would springboard our planning into what works for Tulsa. Work with mass transit to revamp there routes if needed to include areas were the needs of the people are the greatest.

5. The current city council passed a resolution requiring police officers to check the immigration status of “all suspected illegal aliens.” Do you support or oppose this resolution and why?

I support the idea itself on a basic level but I do not want this to end in a racial profiling situation where others citizens that may have the same physical make-up rights our infringed on. There had to be a standard to which the movement of illegal’s into the area has to be stopped though.

6. What should the City of Tulsa do to help support historic preservation efforts, both in neighborhood and downtown? Do you think “old” buildings are important to our future? Why/why not?

Historical preservation of Tulsa tells our story and is monumental in preserving and keep alive the spirit of Tulsa. Historic preservation is a guide for future generation of Tulsa’s character, philosophy, and the foundation to future progression.

7. If an anonymous donor wanted to give each council district $5 million to be spent in any way, how would you spend it?

Economic develop would be my primary goal because it influences every area of the community. It will bring in money to the neighborhoods for circulation several times over. Economic development produces more money for schools, and empowers communities to be responsible for themselves. Secondly, some money has to be ear marked directly for education to jump start earlier childhood programs and follow-up students programs through the completion of High School. Thirdly, the health care issue has to be attacked through access to 24 hour health care services (i.e. urgent care facilities).