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VOTE ON THE RIVER
Countywide election on proposed sales tax increase of four-tenths of one percent over seven years. Here are the details of the initiative: PUBLICLY FUNDED PROJECTS MAJOR RIVER WORK Sand Springs low-water dam .................................$24.7 million Zink Dam modifications .........................................$15.45 million River channeling from Zink Dam to 71st Street ......$90 million Jenks low-water dam ...............................................$24.7 million Total ........................................................................$154.85 million RIVER CORRIDOR LAND ACQUISITION AND SITE STUDIES Tulsa west bank .........................................................$52.4 million Bixby and Broken Arrow ................................................$5 million Total .............................................................................$57.4 million PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES AND DOWNTOWN CONNECTORS Pedestrian bridges at 41st and 61st streets ............$30 million Connectors and transportation corridor study ........$15 million Total ................................................................................$45 million PROJECT CONTINGENCY FUNDS $25 million Total ..............................................................................$282 million PRIVATE FUNDING If Tulsa County voters approve public funding, the private sector has agreed to provide $117 million for community gathering spots along River Parks from 14th to 71st streets, Turkey Mountain and a Crow Creek bridge. WEB LINKS: To see the complete Arkansas River Corridor Master Plan, go to www.tulsaworld.com/riverplan and click "Arkansas River Study"; to see a copy of the Oct. 9 election resolution, go to www.tulsaworld.com/riverresolution  View Tulsa County Ballot
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A Missouri businessman on Wednesday pitched his plan for a private development project along the Arkansas River.
Chris Medlock says sales taxes hurt poor people more. His debate opponent says rebates would offset that.
A trail system along the river sees walking, running, biking and more.
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