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May 23, 2013
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Moore tornado aftermath: Storm recovery continues

Firefighters have completed their search for survivors and are now responding to injuries calls, the Moore fire chief said.

Medical Examiner's Office releases names of those killed in Moore tornado
Plaza Towers teacher's aide recounts twister
The love of a dog can help the healing begin
Red Cross volunteer keeps relief workers well-supplied
Sapupla native's photo of Moore tornado on Time magazine cover
How to help those affected by the Moore tornado
VIDEO: Going back home
SLIDESHOW: Clean-up continues in the aftermath of the Moore tornado
SLIDESHOW: Aerial photos show Moore tornado's destructive path

 
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Josh Holliday brings postseason pedigree to OSU baseball

Josh Holliday spent summer vacations following the Oklahoma State baseball team's postseason runs.

 
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Memorial Day weekend travel expected to rise, AAA-Oklahoma says

The recent surge in gasoline prices in Oklahoma could curb Memorial Day travel somewhat, but many state residents still are expected to plan trips for the holiday, a new report says.

 
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Readers Forum: Keith Ballard: Common Core would boost academic rigor

School is more than learning your ABCs and how to solve quadratic equations. We know that learning how to think critically, work cooperatively, and solve problems creatively are among the most important skills children need to be good citizens, contributing members of society, and productive workers in a competitive global economy.

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We have two pair of Paul McCartney tickets to give away. Want 'em?

Here’s your (two) chance(s) to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Paul McCartney perform May 30 at the BOK Center.

 
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Photos and stories from the 2013 Moore tornado. Who is Tulsa's next mayor?
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A New Form of Government

More than two decades ago, controversy over the city's representation resulted in an overhaul of the city's government changing it from a city commission to the current strong mayor-city council form.

Now, ongoing controversy between the mayor and City Council is driving two separate efforts to once again change the government's structure.

The council proposes a council-city manager and Save Our Tulsa, a group of citizens, proposes changes to the current structure that include adding the mayor to the council, at-large councilors, creating nonpartisan races and modifying the terms and election cycle.

Both proposals are expected to face each other on the November municipal general election ballot.

Contact the reporters
P.J. LASSEK, 581-8382 or pj.lassek@tulsaworld.com
BRIAN BARBER, 581-8322 or brian.barber@tulsaworld.com
HEADLINES

Tulsa residents go easy on city officials at District 7 meeting   3/27/2012

No one city issue dominated the discussion or elicited more than a question or two at District 7's City Hall in Your Neighborhood meeting Monday.

Attorney general revises 'personhood' petition wording   3/25/2012

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt determined that the wording on a personhood initiative petition did not comply with state laws. As a result, his office has rewritten it because it did not adequately explain the effects.
Tulsa councilors question city's role in intermodal (land swap) project with TU

Tulsa councilors question city's role in intermodal (land swap) project with TU   3/19/2012

City Councilor Blake Ewing is questioning the wisdom of the city's proposed financially lopsided land swap to pursue a possible intermodal facility near the airport when capitalist entities aren't scrambling to invest there.

City Hall report   3/18/2012

'Hey, I broke the law. It's only fair.'

Tulsa City Council breaks with tradition, consolidates workdays   12/15/2011

The new City Council voted Thursday to move its committee meetings from Tuesdays to Thursdays.

2 charter changes defeated   11/9/2011

Voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a pair of proposals that would have overhauled the city's strong-mayor form of government.

Light crowd expected for council vote   11/7/2011

Although there are four proposals seeking to change the city's current form of government and seven City Council races on Tuesday's general election ballot, voter turnout is expected to be fairly light, Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Patty Bryant said.

Poll: Majority oppose City Charter changes   11/6/2011

Tulsans may be fed up with City Hall controversies, but a new Tulsa World-sponsored poll indicates a majority of voters aren't ready to adopt a council-city manager form of government or to add at-large councilors to the current structure.

Tuesday elections to decide members, changes to council   11/6/2011

Tulsa voters Tuesday will decide the fate of four proposed City Charter amendments and seven City Council races.

Candidates espouse importance of PlaniTulsa   11/2/2011

PlaniTulsa, the city's first comprehensive plan in 30 years, needs to be implemented, the two City Council candidates vying for the District 4 seat said Tuesday.

Ballot-question blitz is planned   11/1/2011

Save Our Tulsa is set to hit the streets midweek with a campaign blitz for its three ballot questions that seek to change Tulsa's form of government.
City government in hands of voters

City government in hands of voters   10/30/2011

The most important issues before Tulsa voters Nov. 8 are the four ballot questions that seek changes to the city's government ranging from making tweaks to a total replacement.
100 Black Men chapter opposes adding at-large councilors

100 Black Men chapter opposes adding at-large councilors   10/27/2011

The 100 Black Men of Tulsa group announced Wednesday that it opposes a Nov. 8 City Charter ballot question that would add three at-large councilors.

Ballot question seeks council-city manager form of government   10/16/2011

The City Council is asking voters to consider a Nov. 8 ballot question that would institute a council-city manager form of government to replace the current strong mayor structure.
Adding at-large City Council seats would spawn civil rights lawsuits, attorney says

Adding at-large City Council seats would spawn civil rights lawsuits, attorney says   10/14/2011

Tulsans Defending Democracy's Greg Bledsoe warned Thursday that lawsuits would be filed if voters approve a proposal on the Nov. 8 ballot to add three at-large members to the City Council.

Tulsans to vote on making city elections nonpartisan   10/9/2011

Voters will decide Nov. 8 whether to make Tulsa's municipal races nonpartisan.
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CHARTER PROPOSALS
Two City Charter proposals to change the city’s current strong mayor-city council form of government

City Council proposal:
The adoption of a council-city manager structure similar to Oklahoma City.

There would be a 10-member council made up of the mayor, who would be elected citywide, and nine councilors, who would be elected by district.
The council would hire a professional city manager to run the daily operations of the city. The city manager would be subject to firing by a two-thirds vote of the council.

Save Our Tulsa proposal:
The adoption of several changes to current form government contained in three ballot questions.

- In addition to the nine councilor, there would be three at-large councilors and the mayor to form a 13-member City Council. The mayor would be its chairman and would vote only in cases of a tie.
- Returning council positions to two-year terms and merging elections with the state and federal cycle.
- Changing elected offices to nonpartisan races. A candidate who gets more than 50 percent of the vote wins the seat. Otherwise, the two candidates with the most votes advance to the general election.

Read the full text of the proposed charter amendments.
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