Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Former mayor Cindy Rosenthal encouraged me to apply for city boards and commissions. See a list of legacy Mayors for Mentoring here. font-size: 1.2em; .widget-row.Democratic { endobj Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Jerry Robert "Bob" Thompson was born December 26th, 1944 to Jerry and Penny Thompson and passed away at home on November 30th, 2020 at age 75 of complications Four former Norman mayors are legally challenging an effort to send a City Council tax increment finance decision to a public vote. The agreement adjusted terms of the TIF project plan. vertical-align: top; First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Milton as of 1955 Accomplishments touted on her campaign website include coordinating the sharing of COVID-19 vaccine information and working with community members to decide the destination of reallocated funds. 2 0 obj Section 2. He has also discussed finding a solution to the citys storm water drainage problem. L. Swank 1914-23 border: 1px solid #aaa; }. Box 370, Norman 73070 Phone: 405-876-9216 Phone: 405-366 Help expand Ballotpedia's elections coverage - volunteer with us, .infobox { } Elections in 2023 | Jack A petition to challenge a Norman City Council decision faces opposition after four former mayors filed a protest in Cleveland County District Court Friday afternoon. .leg-hnt-leadership-title { Norman, OK 73070. Scott was considered a very vocal now-former member of the Norman City Council. Myrtle F. Long as of 1956 Guy Becoming windy late. Clark recently contracted the novel coronavirus during a work-related trip to Costa Rica, forcing her to quarantine in that country and briefly taking her off the campaign trail. } Clarkaims to find solutions to Norman's stormwater issues, improve infrastructureand focus on making the community more sustainable and inclusive. "Frankly, it just, it kind of amazed me and scared me at first when I saw her numbers coming in," he said. [1] We cannot sit idly by when the fragile financial condition of the City is at risk and the integrity of an important civic process is in jeopardy.". Harold Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph.. A clear sky. Ballotpedia features 393,615 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Thomas In addition to the controversy over police funding, Norman politics have been marked recently by personality clashes and disagreements over how to deal with the citys homeless population. 201 West Gray "We had over 9,000 more voters than the last mayoral race, so I'm feeling really good about that," she said. They're saying there's not gist of what you're asking for and there clearly is. ", More:OKC Mayor David Holt wins second term as mayor. There are not enough small business owners in the legislature. Fuzzell as of 1952-53 TX. "We actually have a utility increase on the ballot in April, so I want people to get involved and pay attention not only to my race and the runoff for Ward 4, but also that utility rate increase, which is very important to water quality and a variety of other water issues that we're dealing with here," she said. Ellis said he hoped to be served with court papers by the time he reached home Friday night after work. I believe we will attract more business and industry in the state if business taxes are low." Any signature sheet not in substantial compliance with this act shall be disqualified by the Secretary of State, the protest reads. float: right; "And you know, people will say that there's been drama in Norman, but honestly, if the drama leads to higher voter turnout and engagement, is there a downside to it?". Incumbent Mayor Breea Clark, "Midway" Bob Thompson, Larry Heikkila and Dr. Nicole Kish sparred on issues facing Norman during Wednesday night's clear: both; Platform: Stephenson-Leuck has said she decided to run after the police funding controversy in 2020. Sounds like the Unite Norman vote will be split and Mayor Clark will cruise to easy re-election. He has criticized the Norman City Councils 2020 decision regarding police funding on the grounds that it was done without careful process., : Beyond the 2020 debate about police funding, Clarks first term in office turned contentious after she supported some of the most significant pandemic restrictions in the state, including mask requirements and business restrictions, which were, : Heikkila bills himself as a conservative who decided to run for mayor after the police funding controversy. Heikkila is chairman of both the Cleveland County Excise Board and the Cleveland County Equalization Board and is vice chairman of the Tax Roll Correction Board. Voters across Oklahoma went to the polls yesterday for mostly local elections. We want the citizens of Norman defining that. } Low 34F. The Republican primary will be July 29. There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. margin-bottom: 1px; Heikkila said there should be help for those who want to be "good citizens," and Norman should be a place of second chances, but not for those looking for a "free hand out allthe time. Ballot measures, Who represents me? Other accusations in the protest include an election date that is at odds with state law, which misled voters that an election would be held in April 2020. Three years ago, the police union endorsed Clark, but the grouprescinded its endorsementafter the 2020 vote on the police budget that led the Norman Police Department to eliminate nine unfilled officer positions. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. [:{$Jmy~qzWu O4P((|ijV8^mT}BRqI;+y B'fR0haBKx Platform: Beyond the 2020 debate about police funding, Clarks first term in office turned contentious after she supported some of the most significant pandemic restrictions in the state, including mask requirements and business restrictions, which were challenged and halted by a judge. } } event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; Residents electedLauren Schueler to retain the council position she was appointed to in 2021 for Ward 2, while incumbent Elizabeth Foreman was reelected inWard 6.

float:right; We must work together, government and the people. "This agreement went through an appropriate and transparent vetting process and was approved by a vote of the duly elected-members of Norman City Council," the mayors' statement reads. John 	.leg-hnt-district-number { I am seeing what people are dealing with daily gasoline increases and the corresponding increase in goods and services. I talked to a lawyer this morning so we'll have a response in court. 		font-weight: 500; I believe taxes should be out. D. Larsh 1932-36 	.leg-hnt-leadership > div { He says on his, : Stephenson-Leuck has said she decided to run after the police funding controversy in 2020. U.S. President | Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. <>
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 Incumbent mayor David Holt won re-election to his second term in office with nearly 60% of the first round vote. Unofficial election results show Heikkila winning the race for Norman mayor, garnering more than 53% of the vote. The Transcript informed her the mayor does not make $156,000 a year, and only makes a maximum of $100 a month. 		margin: 5px auto; Low 34F. Public policy. Floyd } TORNADO WATCH 24 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR THE. You have permission to edit this article. 	} Petition  	font-weight: bold; Joining Clark and Heikkilain the nonpartisan race were Nicole Kish,"Midway" Bob Thompson and A.E. Henderson served on the Norman City Council from 1991 until 2001 and as mayor of Norman from 2001 to 2004. 		} else { He was endorsed by Normans Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 122 after the organization initially declined to endorse a candidate. 		font-weight: bold; If not, then not more than 20 signatures on one sheet on lines provided shall be counted. Signatures of the petition are also called into question because a simple statement of the gist must appear at the top of each signature sheet. NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK. 900 AM CST WED JAN 18 2023. The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for "Bill + Nations + Oklahoma + House". from the Baylor University College of Dentistry in 1968.  The protest was filed within the mandatory 10-day window after notice of the petition had been published Jan. 3. Any party can get behind that.". ", "OKC mayoral candidates invited to Jan. 25 debate", "OKC mayoral debate features policy talk, criticism of 'No Show Holt', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_Oklahoma_City_mayoral_election&oldid=1134367132, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Carol Hefner, businesswoman and candidate for, Jimmy Lawson, Director of Permitting at the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission and finance professor at, Jason Padgett, businessman and former actor, Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee, Carrie Blumert, Oklahoma County Commissioner (, Butch Freeman, Oklahoma County Treasurer (, Willa Johnson, former Oklahoma County Commissioner, Brian Maughan, Oklahoma County Commissioner (, James Cooper, Oklahoma City Councilmember, Lori Bowman, Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Member, Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs, Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Member, Paula Lewis, Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Member, Meg McElhaney, Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Member, Gloria Torres, Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Member, Oklahoma City American Federation of Teachers, Local 2309, Laborers International Union of North American, Local 107, Oklahoma Building and Construction Trades Council, This page was last edited on 18 January 2023, at 09:39. 	}); What's on my ballot? He was mayor of Norman, Oklahoma from 1992 to 1998, and served on the Norman City Council from 1986 to 1992. 		width: 100%; The mayor makes about $100 per month.  .widget-key { 		column-count: auto; 	} These omissions are materially at odds with the 'exact copy' requirements, the challenge reads. 	font-weight: bold; 		padding-bottom: 5px; On his website, Heikkila says current city leadership caters to the homeless and pursues the agenda of the progressive elite. He says wants to focus on the citys infrastructure and on working to restore the publics trust in city government in order to support the future economic development in the city. 		padding: 2px; The city electedfour new council members in 2021. 		break-inside: avoid-column; .infobox p { Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 		column-width: 175px; 		} S. Morgan as of 1967, Postmasters at Norman, 1889-1972 (may be I'm concerned my party has created their own special interests that want as much money as the Democratic special interests. 		padding-top: 5px; 	font-weight: bold; xZmoFnaOd!mdQP\;R7m^$(;73KJ")Z2;3/'/.GMoNO_TL\[x<=-:=ls9y,v>lm'y$5S	9B2! 	.leg-hnt-border-top {  Petition champion Stephen Ellis filed the petition with the City of Norman on Dec. 23 with more than 4,000 signatures. It challenged an agreement reached during the Nov. 26 city council meeting between the City of Norman and developers of the University North Park tax increment development district. "We need legislators who understand the impact of new laws ad mandates on business and families. Incumbent mayor David Holt won re-election to his second term in office with nearly 60% of the first round vote. 	background-color: #f9f9f9; I was going to ask how do you know she's "clueless"? Henderson has owned the Mr. Shortstop convenience stores in Norman for more than 35 years. <>
 They can't invalidate the signatures so they're going after little minor things on a petition that clearly complies with the law, he said. She said the important matters aren't partisan in nature. 0:02. State executives | Mayors are scaling quality mentoring initiatives, mobilizing their communities, and better equipping young people to succeed through improved school attendance and achievement, high school graduation, workforce readiness, and connection to their cities.  2023 www.oklahoman.com. 	margin-bottom: 0; Jan. 20Candidates for the even-numbered Norman City Council wards and the mayoral seat answered questions during The Transcript's debate about issues facing each ward and the entire city Wednesday.  Henderson cited numbers from expenditure data from the U.S. Census which showed annual growth in spending per capita growing 8.1 percent from 2000-2005 (compared to 6.3 percent for the rest of the nation) and expenditures in 2006 up 10.1 percent. A hearing for the protest has been set for Feb. 24. Havent followed this race. 	float: right; vBulletin, Copyright 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. 	padding-left: 10px; In Oklahoma City, former Republican state Sen. David Holt won more than 50% of the vote over three challengers to win reelection to a four-year term without a runoff. Mayors of Enid [ edit] Enid Mayor Ernie Currier receives a certificate of induction as Vance Air Force base's newest Partner in the Sky Milton C. Garber References [ edit] Bass, Henry Benjamin, The First 75 Years: D. C. Bass & Sons Construction Company, 1893-1968 (1969) He says on his website that he prayed for a champion who could bring a mayoral change to Norman. He says God directed him to write up his rsum and, afterward, The Lord told me I was that champion.. 		column-gap: 1em; | 	width: 150px; He is also a member of the Cleveland County Industrial Authority. 	.leg-hnt-flex-row { } Guy House District 45 includes east Norman and Little Axe. She has said she wants to increase funding for the citys police department, which she says needs to be re-funded. She would also work to expand youth sports programs and activities.  We think about building roads and repairing bridges. J. Johnson 1893-98 Clark said her campaign has been run on the idea of being positive and community-focused since she announced her bid for reelection last year. Profession: Optometrist and former Oklahoma Air National Guard captain. Protestors Bob Thompson, Lynne Miller, Bill Nations and Dick Reynolds take exception to the petition on three requirements as set forth by state law, court records show. "I believe we should be cutting taxes but also controlling spending. .0\f 	display: inline-block; 		display: flex; 	font-size: .9em; Just attending the rally was hardly illegal, freedom of association and all. kzf:. }fE>y5-gsYh'kxZ*Ve/n,rhXkQAmuhapeLOOn~<=R8**6yA h~WivM  The words at the top of each petition signature page which read, Referendum on the 2019 UNP Tax Increment Finance District Project Plan amendments did not constitute a gist, the protesters alleged.  She previously worked in the office of academic integrity programs at the university. I know how much things cost. Heikkilais retired after serving 26 years in the U.S. Navy and working for the city for 17 years, ending his career as a safety manager who ensuredmunicipal departments hadsafe workplaces. Myrtle Sunny skies. E. Warren 1963-72, Henry L. Clinton, Apollo Hall, New York City, February 3, 1872, https://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/OK/ofc/norman.html, biographical checklist and Its going to kill property values, it's going to kill schools, all kinds of other things because we won't have the people to be able to support the kind of lifestyle we like and we're going to give it away, he said. 		break-inside: avoid-column; After I'd served on two boards and as president of the PTA, she asked if I'd consider running for city council. After a tumultuous couple of years in local politics, voters in Norman will be asked to choose their next mayor in the primary election on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Five candidates are in the running, including incumbent Mayor Breea Clark, who was first elected in 2019 and has faced controversy for much of her time in office. From my understanding the people getting in trouble are the ones who stepped into the building. Oklahoma City mayoral elections require a majority vote and in order to win the first round a candidate must reach 50% of the vote. During her time as mayor, the Norman City Council saw a contentious 2020 budget discussion where council voted to reduce the NPDs proposed budget increase by $865,000. The following is a list of Nations' final committee assignments prior to his retirement: On November 4, 2008, Nations won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. They cite it themselves.. "It's just killing business.  Norman votersalso selectedcity council members for Wards 2, 4, 6 and 8. High near 65F. She said Lynn had sent her attacking text messages late at night. .widget-img { Five candidates are in the running, including incumbent Mayor Breea Clark, who was first elected in 2019 and has faced controversy for much of her time in office. However, while the petition states verbatim the ordinance language shown on the city council agenda from Nov. 26, it does not include the ordinance title and other details such as the date of the ordinance introduction and passage by the council and the signature of the mayor and city clerk. Experience: Leuck is making her first run for political office. 	margin: auto; 1 0 obj
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