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David Patrick
Office sought: Tulsa City Councilor District 3
Political affiliation: Independent
Age: Not listed
Web site: Click here to view web site
Occupation: Patrick's Auto Service Center, self-employed.
Marital status: Married, two grown children
Civic organizations: None listed.
Resided in district: Lifetime.
Previous political races: Three District 3 City Council races, one state Representative race
Education: Will Rogers H.S., numerous auto tech training courses
How do you think the city should finance the estimated $1.6 billion in street improvements necessary to bring them to an average grade?
Street repair is the city's top priority. Voters said, "Fix the Streets first." The estimated cost, $1.6 billion, is over three times the city's annual budget for all services. It could take as long as ten years to fully complete.
The city must cut its budget in all areas, and seek funding from DOT, and ODOT, in addition to traditional city bond issues. Even foundation grants and corporate investments are possibilities. A capital development specialist could help generate funding sources and structure a long-term payback schedule.
The bright side is that a lump sum is not due all at once. Contracts can call for "progressive" payments over time as the work is finished -- stretched over a number of years. Finally, repair expenditures must provide for equal "capital dollar" distribution to all districts for the benefit of every citizen.
What do you think the city should do to further development along the Arkansas River and how should it be funded?
Although second to street repair, river development is critically important to everyone who lives in Tulsa County. Development must be done in cooperation with City/County supervision, with the city taking the leadership role. They must clearly define goals, costs, funding options, and time frame for completion. The sale of interest bearing bonds to interested residents could provide good investment opportunities, helping our citizens take ownership of a public improvement project that raises the tax base, brings in more and better jobs, and improves the quality of life for us all.
Would you support/not support public financial assistance to further downtown commercial development that could include a baseball stadium for the Drillers team? Please explain your position.
Downtown development might require public assistance, but only after all other funding avenues have been exhausted. Such assistance would have to demonstrate a verifiable economic benefit to all citizens in the form of increased city services and an improved quality of life.
What would be three goals you would like to accomplish if you are elected?
My goals as District 3 City Councilor are as follows:
Get street repair underway so the people can appreciate how the City is meeting their needs in this area.
Stimulate new business within District 3, and provide more and better job opportunities in our area of Tulsa.
Improve police protection, services to the elderly, and neighborhood beautification projects that raise the quality of life.
What do you see as personal strengths that you would bring to the position?
What I bring to the position is four years of public service in two different administrations in the position I am once again seeking. I've lived in District 3 all of my life, and have been a business owner for 33 years. I know its needs. I am in regular touch with business leaders, individual citizens and homeowner organizations who keep me informed of their needs, concerns and opinions. Good information and timely forthright actions are the keys to properly serving the people of District 3.
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