Michael Birkes: Oversight is a key part of government checks and balances and I believe the Police Department should have some form of independent oversight. From my current understanding, they do not want to imprison the homeless, but to treat each individual on a case-by-case basis and use this ordinances teeth as a last resort. }) *Incumbent. Strong family: Husband of 10 years and 4 beautiful children. Areas such as the Historic Crosbie Heights are faced with a vacancy/condemned rate of nearly 25% of their homes and businesses. Together, our city leaders, first responders, community organizations and all Tulsans can actively work to resolve issues of houselessness, mental health, crime and wellbeing. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { width: 250px; Over the past 50 years of working and collaborating with diverse project teams including developers, governments, and residents to achieve successful outcomes. width: 50%; font-weight: bold; padding-left: 10px; I am now retired and can devote full time to effectively representing the residents and businesses of District 4. | The three-day filing period for the 2022 City of Tulsa election for City Council and City Auditor has concluded. font-weight: bold; After a month of ride-alongs with the Community Engagement Unit of TPD, I promise you one thing most officers would prefer not to circumstantially punish the homeless population. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. background-color: #f4f4f4; .indicate_scroll { Their accountability with misconduct is extraordinary within the nation and the fact that TPD requires a degree helps reduce a culture of insensitivity to our people. } background-color: #f9d334; Citizens within Tulsa city limits will find a slate of candidates for the nine city districts plus three proposed changes to the City Charter on their August 23 ballot. Those owned by the city should be donated to qualified nonprofits for repair. display: inline-block; Previous 1 Next. Being a city of resilience and renaissance, we are uniquely positioned to do this and look forward to providing a voice for all District 4 residents and businesses and pushing our Tulsa brand forward. Business Resume: Extensive resume that includes large budgets and portfolio, leadership of large teams, and international experience. Matthew Fransein: Affordable housing and wage equity affects community members of all income levels. This thread is archived. Frontline organizations like Housing Solutions have strongly voiced that this is not a viable or compassionate solution. overflow-x: auto; I served our city's youth as a middle school teacher for five years. .inner_percentage.Republican { This map helps you identify what City Council District an address falls within. left: 0px; display: block; background-color: grey; Michael Birkes: I believe a project that could have significant impact on District 4 is the removal of the north leg of the IDL, (Inner Disposal Loop/244/412). Our firefighters sacrifice for us on a daily basis, and our city must support them. Andrea Michelle Wade-Catena Results District 12 Candidates John Lee, incumbent councilmember [16] Loraine Lundquist, educator and scientist [17] Did not make ballot Asaad Alnajjar, civil structural engineer [18] Jose Luis Gonzalez, recreation facility director Withdrew Carlos Amador, activist [19] Edward Antonino, labor law attorney [3] Statement of Organization - June 2022. .widget-row.value-only.black { They themselves would prefer not to see these individuals in jail but rather given adequate access to the services they require. August 23, 2022 Weydan Flax ran for election to the Tulsa City Council to represent District 4 in Oklahoma. Michael Birkes: I do believe we need to have a progressive business and government environment, particularly in attracting and retaining young people. Michael Feamster received 25.21 percent of the. top: -5px; I lean to favor a libertarian approach so our citizens may choose for themselves, their families, or businesses, but certainly will collaborate with our Tulsa County Health Department and local hospital administrators to listen, learn, and respond. padding-left: 0; In November the Tulsa World reported that Jessica Jean Garrison, the daughter of former state senator Earl Garrison, would also campaign in the contested Republican primary. Secondly, housing in several older neighborhoods have deteriorated or been removed due to speculator neglect, thus reducing the housing stock and property values of those remaining homeowners. [8] First, we need to find ways and more revenue to assist residents in repairing their homes, keeping them viable and affordable. We need to change our understanding of manufactured housing to allow for tiny home communities, we need to look at how we approach mixed-use zoning and we need to remove the barriers that are stopping development of these communities in underserved neighborhoods. Tulsa has a phenomenal opportunity to enhance its digital infrastructure. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } With those professional and family obligations I felt I could not commit sufficient time to fulfill the requirements of a city councilor. The executive offices of Mayor, City Attorney, and City Controller, as well as eight seats of the City Council, were up for election. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Ballot measures, Who represents me? } In the roads, streetlights, sidewalks and in each other. margin-top: 0px; Michael Feamster: No. } Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World More election coverage Tulsa voters approve. color:white; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .succession-table th, .succession-table tr { Tulsa World Kevin Canfield The five candidates running to succeed Kara Joy McKee as the City Council District 4 representative have one thing in common: They've never run for office. Laura served as a mayor-appointed member on the City of Tulsas Human Rights Commission from 2017 forward, and rose to vice chair in 2018. Bobby Dean Orcutt: Access to affordable housing is a growing issue that has an event horizon, and that will leave more and more Tulsans displaced. As a twice-appointed member of the citys Human Rights Commission, I served to make Tulsa a better place for everyone as the committee's vice chair for a year and chair for two years.
float:right; In the six years since leaving the classroom, I've worked every day as a nonprofit leader to ensure Tulsans have access to reproductive healthcare. } font-weight: bold; However, business owners should not have their business disrupted by individuals blocking sidewalks, panhandling, and doing other offensive things in the front, sides, and rear yards of their business. margin: 8px auto; Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. font-weight: bold; They will save money after the initial expense, which, hate to say it, we will have to deal with sooner or later anyway as this becomes more and more the standard in modern cities. Ive lived a lot of life. Significant local projects include QuikTrip, Warehouse Market, multiple apartment projects throughout the city, Tulsa Expo Square and Fairgrounds renovations, restoration of the Pavilion, and expansion of facilities that have a major economic impact for Tulsa. padding-left: 10px; 3. } Studies have found that its essential for a city to play a strong collaborative role to ensure private investment thrives. Public safety is also a vital service provided by the Police Department, and I strongly disagree with the Defund the Police movement. .widget-row.value-only { width: 100%; background-color: #003388; How to run for office | Projects and research into the impact the built environment has on health, with emphasis on neighborhoods. font-size: 20px; Get any of our free . a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } You can also call the Election Board at 918-596-5780. Feamster is president of the southwest region for Nabholz Construction Corp. Fransein is director of development and project manager at Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry, and Orcutt is co-owner of Mercury Lounge. The civic workers who sacrificed for us during the pandemic should know we have their back and we should ensure they have a permanent place in Tulsa to call home. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { display: block; Michael Feamster: Downtown Master Plan and Route 66. We could be industry leaders and we could put people to work by focusing on growing the folks we have here, instead of just courting the companies we would like to bring. Bobby Dean Orcutt: I dont believe Id say best or even most qualified, but I will say I believe I might be the most experienced. margin-top: 1em; The additional funding will be needed to acquire, renovate, and as a last resort, remove the structures. The city government must work to identify additional tools to address housing and development opportunities and incentives. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { } Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. .widget-row.value-only.white { With the recent redistricting in west Tulsa to join District 4, I believe we must address critical challenges that west Tulsans have faced most of their lives. Yaw Bonsu is a junior journalism major at Hofstra University. } Truck 4. We've created a page with all the city council candidates in one place where you can find links to learn more about them and find their responses to our animal welfare survey. vertical-align: top; Please. font-size: 1.2em; 91% Upvoted. margin-right: 12px; Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Scott Carter (Nonpartisan) Campaign themes 2022 Ballotpedia survey responses See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Matthew Fransein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Scott Carter (Nonpartisan) Campaign themes 2022 Ballotpedia survey responses See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Michael Feamster did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. } .inner_percentage { max-height: 580px; .race_header.green { DISTRICT 4. Michael Feamster: Tulsan that puts Tulsans first. 0 BELTON Bell County District Attorney Henry Garza on Friday revealed the existence of four new videos containing interviews with two key witnesses in connection with the capital murder trial. } Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. clear: both; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { width: 100% } U.S. Congress | There were no incumbents in this race. .race_header.republican { I believe that mask mandates at the peaks we faced over the past 18 months were necessary, regardless of how tired I was of wearing a mask. She understands the effectiveness of peer persuasion and the change that comes when friends talk to friends. Chad Hotvedt received 22.72 percent and Lee Ann Crosby with 18.44 percent. (function() { There is no single project that will address neighborhood needs it will take continued investments in the absolute basics of community infrastructure. This contributes to nearly every issue we face as a city. position: absolute; font-weight: 300; Together, we can make sure nothing holds back our residents from living out their dreams and building their home right here. I want to make sure we are also always looking for as many solutions as possible to contributing factors like the fact that there aren't public restrooms downtown, the fact that accessibility to mental health resources is limited. .electionsectionheading { Homelessness is a complex challenge that jointly requires compassion and accountability subject to the individual situation usually due to the lack of affordable housing, a need for more mental health services, a need for more substance and drug abuse counseling, situational hardships, and individuals who choose to be homeless. Local government must play a leadership role. If this issue of oversight has not been resolved prior to taking office I will make this a high priority to understand the proposed language and implications of such an amendment. Laura Bellis is a member of the Tulsa City Council in Oklahoma, representing District 4. State executives | Vote Laura Bellis on August 23rd! .race_footer { Public-private partnerships, city incentives, and policy levers for developers to develop affordable housing projects. Laura Bellis: Our Fire Department needs and deserves more funding. } Click here to read the survey answers. Michael Feamster: I am passionate about Tulsa and want to be closer to its heartbeat. Click here to get involved! Our city has relied upon large-scale investments to support neighborhoods in revitalization efforts, but when looking at Small Area Plans from as late as 2021, many of the smaller goals the community had identified with the planning committees were left uninitiated or remaining in progress. As a resident off of 11th and Harvard, I feel petty in complaining about our traffic issues compared to what my fellow constituents face in their neighborhoods and community. } The data on this is clear: enhanced oversight makes everyone safer. The mayor is elected by the entire population and each of the 9 Councilors are elected from districts based on population. Vacant lots and deteriorated houses exacerbate the decline of neighborhoods, property values and affordable housing. display: inline-block; [7] On February 28, 2022, Nathan Dahm announced he had switched his campaign to the special election in the Class 2 seat. height: 50px; 2022 Oklahoma State House - District 14 Republican Primary Results. Laura Bellis: Yes. I would like to invest in Tulsa and the neighborhoods of District 4 using the same ideas and principles that have helped guide me through those hard times. background-color: #6db24f; .results_row.winner { FOX23 will . background-color: #f9d334; How to vote | Ive worked for the city, both as an employee and as a consultant. I am a 4th generation Tulsan that is truly people driven that will work on behalf of all Tulsans and for Tulsas future. This form of government has been in place since 1989, at which time Tulsa converted from a city commission form of government. Current budgetary and project priorities overlook the basics such as data management systems, enhancing existing infrastructure to be adaptable to city plans and community needs, and the value of public/private partnerships. max-width: 600px; .non_result_row { .votebox-results-cell--number { The Laurel Highlands Council hosts a variety of Special Events throughout the year to raise funds and awareness of Scouting in Western Pennsylvania, western . Therefore, Id consider that many of the common issues our city regularly identifies fall into a generalized grouped challenge: inequity stemming from a lack of support toward enhancing the efficiency and capacity of core community services. } Questioning the Candidates: District 4 City Council contenders share their policies and plans for improving the city. Michael Feamster: Public safety and infrastructure. In District 4, five candidates have lined up to succeed Councilor Kara Joy McKee, who is the only incumbent not running for re-election. . color: #888; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { $('.hideResponses').show(); The city must do that. margin-top: 1px; } I also believe vacant properties such as hotels/motels may provide affordable housing for individuals and couples that cannot afford market rate apartments. Not only does this compound debt build-up, it creates cyclical poverty even for those once considered middle class. Future development in District 4 must be responsible, sustainable and honor the culture of our community. We must do all we can to support them if we want to have the healthy, thriving community we all deserve. } Represent my District well: Spanish speaking, nonprofit volunteer, coffee roaster, Osage Native citizen, artist, and a business person. Schedule E - June 23 - July 22, 2022. Laura Bellis: DEVELOPMENT. display: block; I will work every day as a city councilor to make decisions that remove those barriers and ensure we are building a city that truly works for everyone. City of Sand Springs Filings December 5 - 7, 2022 - Candidates file with the City of Sand Springs office of the City Clerk. Connie helps people with their webpages. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } I look forward to being part of a wider team that assists with our next city of Tulsa Vision Projects for this purpose. We should get in front of this now before we lose that 15 minutes from everything charm that weve enjoyed for so long. .top_disclaimer { .votebox-results-metadata { | Private businesses are subject to oversight agencies and so far I havent heard one viable reason to not apply that same standard to our Police Department. Source1Source2. Voters elected candidates in a nonpartisan primary, with runoff elections scheduled for May 21, 2013. Election Date: Jun. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. text-align: center; .votebox-results-cell--check { display: inline-block; .results_row td:first-child { The following candidates ran in the general election for Tulsa City Council District 4 on August 23, 2022. The Tulsa World sent 11 identical questions to candidates in the nine council races. A community for Tulsa Oklahoma and surrounding area. position: absolute; Day after day, she works for Tulsa as a community organizer, educator, agency leader, and mentor, absorbed in the issues that really matter: public health, education, social policy, and the economy. I remember when Shell Oil moved their operations from Tulsa to Houston, marking the beginning of the end of Tulsa being the Oil Capital of the World. Michael Birkes: As noted above, homelessness has become a significant challenge and there needs to be a compassionate solution. Shellie Seibert, provides specialized service for our city in the absence of others. } display: block; City Council elections are Tuesday. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} The role of a Tulsa city councilor was birthed in 1989 within the Tulsa amended charter and is outlined by our city as the legislative branch of the Mayors Office that also approves our citys annual budget and overall represents our district. font-size: .9em; This may include, but not be limited to, policy levers and public-private partnerships. .results_text { We need to make sure we are balancing a budget that covers all the required bases and the Fire Department is high on that list. height: 100%; font-weight: bold; } }. Some may be anxious to embrace digitization of information and resources after the ransomware attack, but this effort will also only solidify Tulsas place as a hub for cyber-security opportunities. Schedule E - August 9 - September 30, 2022. For instance, 2020 was a time when the City of Tulsa did not have much data, so we should be gracious in decision-making and investigation. background-color: grey; color: #0645ad; Matthew Fransein: Im treating this election as a job interview rather than a competition. Michael Feamster: Yes. Assess all options for individuals who have been sent to Tulsa from other cities. Schedule E. Michael Birkes. On this edition of StudioTulsa, we meet the candidates who hope to succeed Kara Joy McKee as the Tulsa City Council District 4 representative. 4. . } Matthew Fransein: District 4 is one of the most diverse amongst the demographic strata in the city of Tulsa. font-size: 1.25em; She assumed office on December 5, 2022. I would like to see an influx of private, state, and federal dollars going toward supplementing the soft side of policing and engaging with specialized service agencies to work alongside one another to address the unique needs of the individuals this unit and their squads come in contact with.