Joe Tomlinson

Government Reporter, Tulsa Flyer

What I do here

As the government reporter, I cover decisions by elected leaders and how they impact citizens across the Tulsa metropolitan area.

My Background

I am a Tulsa native and a proud graduate of THE Booker T. Washington High School. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma in December 2021. I then spent nearly three years covering the city of Edmond with NonDoc Media as a Report for America corps member. After a stint in Columbus covering the Ohio statehouse with Hannah News, I came back home to report on my hometown.

I spent my first year at the Flyer as the general assignment reporter, covering everything from the much maligned Cry Baby statue to Broken Arrow’s rejected mosque proposal. Now as the government reporter, my focus is on all things city government and civics.

Where can you find me in Tulsa?

I can be found playing soccer at SoccerCity or grabbing a beer at American Solera. Folks can also find me writing and downing coffees at Chimera or Shades of Brown. Others may find me glued to a TV during an Oklahoma City Thunder game.

Journalistic ethics

In journalism, we need straight shooters. I take it as a privilege to be able to tell Tulsa’s stories in an accurate, fair and transparent manner.

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