Norman’s City Council is meeting tonight. Agenda items include the swearing in of Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash, considering a special election on OG&E’s franchise agreement and discussion of the Art in Public Places Act.
Follow along below for updates:
6:45 p.m.
Ward 6 Councilmember Elizabeth Foreman welcomes back Nash to council. Nash previously served on council from 2020-2021 and defeated former Councilmember Rarchar Tortorello in April.
During his announcement time, Nash thanked Ward 5 voters for his election.
“I look forward to the next couple of years, I know it can’t be as disaster laden as 2021,” Nash said. “Thank you and I look forward to working with all of you.”
6:39 p.m.
Mayor Larry Heikkila proclaims the month of July as “Water Worth It” month.
Sarah Bohdi, member of the environmental control advisory board, is recognized by Heikkila to accept the proclamation
6:33 p.m.
Council honors and recognizes three Norman employees who have received recognition from outside organizations.
6:31 p.m.
The meeting is called to order as Judge Thad Balkman swears Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash into council.