Tulsa City Council will discuss establishing a public safety oversight office Wednesday. The idea has been thrown around since 2016 – the same year Terence Crutcher was shot and killed by police.
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Tulsa’s new police chief addresses past issues, lays out plan for first 100 days
Jonathan Brooks addressed everything from Flock Safety cameras to TPD’s officer shortage and records request backlog. His plan? “Listening to as many Tulsans as I can.”
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Experience or change: North Tulsa voters have a decision to make come November
As Vanessa Hall-Harper and Corinice Wilson prepare for a Nov. 3 runoff, they’re offering different ideas for moving DIstrict 1 forward. The seat is the only undecided city council race.
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Tulsa low-income tenants and landlords could get access to legal representation under proposed city program
The resolution declaring the city’s intent to create an eviction prevention program will likely head to council Sept. 16 after it was pulled Wednesday.
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East Tulsa councilors share their visions for the area. It all hinges on investment.
All three city councilors representing east Tulsa are returning for another term. They see city funding for infrastructure and economic development in Route 66 as crucial to its future.
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Online conversation around Tulsa City Council race surged, but voter turnout didn’t
While social media discourse around the District 1 race took off, data shows north Tulsans didn’t show up in bigger numbers. Advocates are asking why and exploring what to do next.
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Tulsa City Council’s District 9 expects a lot. Pete Regan says he’s ready to listen.
The midtown seat has been a revolving door in the past decade but has been filled by two former mayors, state lawmakers and a handful of business leaders.
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Incumbent Jackie Dutton secures second term to represent northeast Tulsa on council
In her second term, Dutton’s priorities include improved infrastructure and securing a community center in northeast Tulsa.
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Karen Gilbert defends her Tulsa City Council District 5 seat in a win against attorney Adam Burnett
Karen Gilbert first earned her council seat in 2011 and served until 2018. She returned in 2024 after a failed bid for the state House. She’s been the executive director of Tulsa Crime Stoppers since 2018.
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Vanessa Hall-Harper to face Corinice Wilson in runoff for Tulsa City Council District 1 race
Neither candidate won outright Tuesday, but as the Nov. 3 runoff looms both women emphasized the work is just beginning for their campaigns.
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Lori Decter Wright wins fourth reelection bid to Tulsa City Council
The Tulsa Opera leader will serve a fifth term on Tulsa City Council, defeating two challengers to represent District 7.
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Anthony Archie wins District 2 race to represent west Tulsa for a second term
The first-term councilor defeated Aaron Bisogno for a second time. Archie’s main priorities are revitalizing the 61st and Peoria area and Riverwood.