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Oklahoma Arkansas River levees, homeless camp bills advance

The legislative vehicle for state matching funds to repair and replace the Arkansas River levee system in the Tulsa area moved forward in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday. Senate Bill 1391, by Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, would set up a revolving fund for what is expected to be a $50 million appropriation. The […]

City Council

Danielle Stewart – Council Ward 4 | Election | #citycouncil

In no more than 100 words, tell us a little about yourself. My name is Danielle Stewart. I grew up in Beckley, specifically Ward 4. I graduated from WWHS in 1989, Concord University in 1994, and I completed my MBA at Webster University in 2010. I served as an officer in the U.S. Army for […]

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Kristin O’Neal – City Council Ward 1 | Election | #citycouncil

In no more than 100 words, tell us about yourself. I’ve lived in Beckley 40 years. I’ve been married 36 years to Jeff. We own a small business, O’Neal and Associates, AC. We have two daughters, Chloe, Sophie, a son-in-law Ryan and a 12-week-old granddaughter Olivia. I’m a disability policy advocate and currently serve on […]

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Agenda for upcoming city council meeting | News | #citycouncil

The public is invited and encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting of a regional governmental body based in Madison County at which tax dollars may be spent. * * * WHAT: Norfolk City Council work session WHEN: Monday, April 22, 9 a.m. WHERE: Norfolk Public Library DISCUSSION Financial review and discussion on reviewing long-term financial […]

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City Council votes against rezoning of the Renfro House | #citycouncil

A proposed rezoning that would allow the historic Renfro-Andrus House to become a bed and breakfast has been disapproved by the council, but there is another potential path for the plans to move forward. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, the council unanimously voted against an ordinance that would rezone the property that the Renfro House […]

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Oklahoma Legislature budgets for Arkansas River levee work

OKLAHOMA CITY — Full state funding to ensure critically needed work on the Arkansas River levee system has been included in fiscal year 2025 budget proposals finalized by both the Oklahoma House and Senate. Much work remains to be done before the state’s actual spending plan for the coming fiscal year can be finalized. In […]

Mayor

Tulsa council OK’s measure to increase next mayor’s salary

The Tulsa City Council approved without comment Wednesday a measure that increases the mayor’s annual salary from $105,000 to $190,000. The nearly 81% increase in annual pay would take effect when the next mayor takes office on Dec. 2. Mayor G.T. Bynum, who is not seeking reelection after serving two four-year terms, told the Tulsa […]

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Basketball now, football soon – money drives Arkansas’ quest for greatness

While last week’s University of Arkansas event centered on the hiring of a Naismith Hall of Fame basketball coach, there seemed to be a bigger-picture statement to the rest of the SEC and to Razorback football coach Sam Pittman. That statement: Mediocrity is unacceptable. The basketball Razorbacks advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2021 […]

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Killeen mayoral candidates answer questions from the Herald | Center for Politics

The May 4 municipal elections are coming up next month and things are starting to heat up in the various races. Perhaps the biggest decision Killeen voters will face on election day will be the choice for mayor. Will incumbent Mayor Debbie Nash-King get re-elected to her third term? Could frequent council critic Mellisa Brown, […]

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Mayor’s proposed property tax hike would pay for public safety services | Spokane News

SPOKANE, Wash. – Mayor Lisa Brown has proposed a property tax hike to fund public safety programs. However, some city leaders say they need more information before supporting the increase. Mayor Brown spoke at City Hall on Friday morning and said that Levy would raise nearly $40 million for the city over the next five […]