Monday 20 May
OKG Newsletter
Clifton Adcock
Herbal remedy
Will legislation that legalizes marijuana usage with a doctor’s recommendation go up in smoke?
Features
Clifton Adcock
A state Senate committee bogarted a bill designed to legalize medical marijuana in Oklahoma by refusing to hold hearings on any of its assigned legislation this session, effectively keeping the measure hostage until next session.
Ward 8
Incumbent Pat Ryan, facing an opponent with Sooner Tea Party backing, says Tuesday’s election will be a referendum for the city’s future.
News
Clifton Adcock
Tuesday’s Oklahoma City Council race is likely to be decided without a runoff. Ward 8 encompasses the far northern and northwestern part of the city, pitting incumbent Pat Ryan against challenger Cliff Hearron.
Ward 5
Incumbent Brian Walters, who voted against MAPS 3, faces challenger David Greenwell.
News
Clifton Adcock
The primary election Tuesday will likely decide who will win the seat for the Oklahoma City Council. Incumbent Brian Walters drew challenger David Greenwell for the south-central ward.
Ward 6
Incumbent Meg Salyer battles a self-described candidate ‘for the common people’ and a challenger backed with union and Sooner Tea Party support.
News
Clifton Adcock
The March 1 municipal primary is fast approaching, and among the four City Council races, Ward 6 is one of two races with more than two candidates.
Pawing at profits
Lawmakers seek to euthanize a state law designed to make it harder for puppy mills to operate.
Features
Clifton Adcock
An effort is under way at the Legislature to overturn or possibly weaken the recently enacted Oklahoma’s Commercial Pet Breeders Act.
Challengers in Oklahoma City Council races discuss online photos
Photos in revealing poses, of Confederate flags
News
Clifton Adcock
Candidates for the four City Council seats up for grabs are entering the final round of campaigning prior to the March 1 primary election.
En route
Will the downtown streetcar route take shape in time to dovetail with Project 180 construction? Or is it moving too fast?
News
Clifton Adcock
The creation of a route for the MAPS 3 modern streetcar project took another step toward reality after the project’s oversight subcommittee unanimously approved a preferred partial route.
Wide-open ward
Read up on the six candidates hoping to represent Oklahoma City’s vacated Ward 2.
News
Clifton Adcock
Four City Council seats are up for grabs in the upcoming election, and the city’s main governing body will have at least one new member after the dust settles.
Time for ‘the talk’
Ready for the birds and the bees? Two legislators are buzzing with legislation that ensures sex-ed curriculum is fact-based.
News
Clifton Adcock
Chocolates, flowers, even tickets to the monster-truck rally may be considered acceptable Valentine’s Day gifts by some, but most can agree re-gifting herpes is definitely considered a no-no.
Private and public
After the state Board of Education stalled their hiring, staffers for new Superintendent Janet Barresi will be paid by private funds.
News
Clifton Adcock
Meanwhile, Barresi asked Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to look into possible Open Meetings Act violations by the board, alleging the push-back appeared orchestrated and pre-planned. State law prohibits a quorum of a public body to discuss public business without a posted agenda.
Tea for three
The Sooner Tea Party is supporting two new City Council candidates and an incumbent.
News
Clifton Adcock
Ward 5 Councilman Brian Walters, along with Ward 6 candidate Adrian Van Manen and Ward 8 candidate Cliff Hearron, have all received endorsements from the Sooner Tea Party, and the organization’s co-founder Al Gerhart said the group plans to aid the three candidates in their campaign.
Citty under siege
A Baptist pastor wrote City Hall and called for OKC Police Chief Bill Citty’s resignation on NRA News following public comments about AR-15-type rifles.
News
Clifton Adcock
Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty’s recent comments about criminals’ access to AR-15-type rifles have been both praised and condemned by political and religious leaders in the city.
Route 66 rejection
The Oklahoma City Planning Commission derailed a controversial mixed-use development west of a wildlife refuge.
News
Clifton Adcock
Oklahoma City’s Planning Commission struck down a controversial plan to develop land near the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge at its Jan. 27 meeting.
Positive perceptions
Residents are generally pleased with the direction Oklahoma City is taking
News
Clifton Adcock
An overwhelming majority of Oklahoma City’s likely voters believe the municipality is on the right track and has done a good job handling the MAPS funds, according to a recent poll.
Hub hookup
A public transit centerpiece creeps toward reality as planners select three possible sites
News
Clifton Adcock
Three finalists are emerging as possible downtown locations for the future centerpiece of public transportation in Oklahoma City.
