.votebox { .votebox_legend { The community leader, counselor and motivational speaker jumped into the contest after current city counselor Kara Joy McKee announced she would not seek re-election. And by providing accessibility to public use facilities like restrooms, shaded areas and water fountains in our parks all of our parks with the budget to maintain them. overflow: hidden; Those conditions are unfathomable and inexcusable. Doing so is both cruel and expensive to our community. Currently, Yaw is a weekend anchor for 77 WABC Radio. A Herald reporter who took photos of. Im uniquely qualified and ready to hit the ground running. width: 150px; 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. Matthew Fransein: While our community speaks of compassionate and supportive care for these individuals, we also seek an immediate solution and are unhappy with most options put forth. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Michael Feamster: It depends upon the data supported at the time of the specific variant. font-size: 1.25em; .widget-row.value-only.white { As of the last available statistics, around 40% of downtown remains unoccupied due to the focus on high-end developments in favor of those weighted against community salary averages. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Current building and IDP permitting is taking much longer than competitive cities. Candidates and results Additional elections on the ballot Ive made hard choices that kept me up at night but kept people employed. hide. In New York, Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan credited his strong pro-abortion rights stance with putting him over the top in a hard-fought special election in a Hudson Valley swing district and his. Matthew Fransein: Im treating this election as a job interview rather than a competition. Please subscribe to keep reading. This amendment would add a 365-day City of Tulsa residency requirement to run for Mayor or City Auditor and increase a Council candidates Council district residency requirement from 90 days to 365 days. District Nine. School districts | The following candidates ran in the general election for Tulsa City Council District 4 on August 23, 2022. } Michael Feamster: I am passionate about Tulsa and want to be closer to its heartbeat. They show up for everything yet are consistently overlooked. Bobby Dean Orcutt: The Fire Department is at every call. This has proven beneficial throughout this race by increasing my understanding of the council's scope of work and what key priorities exceed the limits of their jurisdiction. Elections 2022 See also: City elections in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022) General election General election for Tulsa City Council District 4 text-align: center; z-index:1; .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { The data on this is clear: enhanced oversight makes everyone safer. City Council elections will be held Aug. 23. 128 votes, 101 comments. background-color: #db0000; } The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bellis' responses. 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. .percentage_number { Michael Feamster: Homelessness. Our city also has an escalating number of out-of-state buyers and property managers. Results [ edit] Officially all candidates are non-partisan. } Michael Feamster: Public safety and infrastructure. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Together, we can make sure nothing holds back our residents from living out their dreams and building their home right here. letter-spacing: 0.03em; The City of Tulsa has a mayor-council form of government. Our city workers do an amazing job at serving the needs of Tulsans. 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. If were really serious about improving community trust and recruiting and retaining officers, this is a means to do so while improving the overall climate in our community around policing. float: left; She won in the general election on August 23, 2022. } .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} City of Bixby: City Council Ward 3 - 4 yr. term. Cities | Once those basic needs are met, larger investments provide more tangible output on the macroscale and increase equity from neighborhood to neighborhood. display: inline-block; } Tuesday's municipal election is a general election. . } District Four Laura Bellis beat five other opponents with 3,206 votes 51.12 percent. .votebox-scroll-container { .indicate_scroll { | It creates accountability and transparency, which is vital in any public facing industry or department. Yaw Bonsu is a junior journalism major at Hofstra University. We can rise above the fray of divisive rhetoric and move forward toward healing as a community by implementing evidence-based best practices, including independent oversight, to keep us all safer. display: inline-block; } On Monday July 25, we spoke with Laura Bellis about her work leading the Take Control Initiative, but during the course of the conversation, we also spoke with her about her candidacy for the District 4 seat. [7] On February 28, 2022, Nathan Dahm announced he had switched his campaign to the special election in the Class 2 seat. .race_header.republican { Laura Bellis: I am against this policy. Previous 1 Next. 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. Laura knows what it takes to bring people to consensus. The city must do that. Its important that we collaborate across sectors to invest resources as directed by those communities. Investing in smart lighting for our traffic and street lights will better help traffic flow to meet the demands of population growth, allow for easier maneuverability for first responders, and they are shown to reduce carbon emissions. Laura Bellis: Yes. Ive lived a lot of life. }. color: white; Those owned by the city should be donated to qualified nonprofits for repair. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } 0 Days Since. While I may not have the history of partaking in council meetings or city commissions, I am a quick study and doubt itll take me a full year to learn the job. My curiosity has provided me with varied experiences that have allowed me to be adaptable, inquisitive, and willing to seek out experts. .clearfix { Tulsa should learn from and partner with other municipalities to find solutions that work. Several years ago, I considered running for council, but decided not to do so, because I was an owner and managing a major architectural firm. 4. } overflow-y: auto; Photos by STEPHEN PINGRY and MIKE SIMONS, Tulsa. Every neighborhood is different, and every neighborhood requires a specific approach. Some areas have suffered from decline or neglect, though, and the City will work to revitalize those neighborhoods. Small Area Plans tend to address causations rather than root causes and are often left in limbo. City policies that act as a hammer at the end of a line of system failures will only exacerbate this problem. In June, reporting came out that 15 of the department's 42 trucks lacked air conditioning, while three others had inconsistent A/C. There have been various opportunities to speak and present to many of our local constituents including school boards, nonprofit boards, committees, and various associations. 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. Below, the Tulsa World is posting candidates responses to its questionnaire. FOX23 will . font-size: .9em; This thread is archived. display: inline-block; Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Scott Carter (Nonpartisan) Campaign themes 2022 Ballotpedia survey responses See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Laura Bellis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. .widget-row.value-only.black { Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. .results_row { Meeting Tulsa's City Council District 4 Candidates Published August 8, 2022 at 1:54 PM CDT Listen 29:30 Matt Trotter / KWGS Aired Friday, August 5th. Ive worked for the city, both as an employee and as a consultant. Local government must play a leadership role. 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. float: right; } U.S. President | overflow-x: scroll; } I am a 4th generation Tulsan that is truly people driven that will work on behalf of all Tulsans and for Tulsas future. .non_result_row { margin: auto; clear: both; } Laura Bellis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Were experiencing such rapid growth that it can imperil what makes District 4s vibrant neighborhoods so special. max-width: 75px; .race_header.democratic { We have to address root causes related to mental health, housing shortages and economic turmoil to disrupt this ongoing issue. Birkes said he is especially grateful for the support of his wife of 30 years, Dana, and his two daughters and son. 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. State executives | margin-bottom: 0; Schedule A. } } However, I do believe some form of independent oversight is appropriate. I want to see my neighbors thrive, and believe that working together in a collaborative manner that is solutions-focused is the only way to meet that goal. DISTRICT 4. padding-top: 3px; .results_row td { It was never a political or personal statement, simply a consideration for the community. We need to invest in the innovation happening right now in our own backyard. Bellis ran for election to the Tulsa City Council to represent District 4 in Oklahoma. 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). I hear that cities need to create new businesses from within, but I dont see us doing this with great intensity. .inner_percentage.Democratic { Click here to read the survey answers. Compounded with restricted access to main Tulsa, decreasing home values, and few job opportunities, west Tulsa faces constant public safety concerns that leave residents at risk and investors unwilling to take risks under the Planning Commissions Master Planned Development (MPD) process versus the more developer-friendly Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. background: #4c4c4c; Having lived in Japan and Cambodia, I always appreciated the normalization of medical masks when one was sick or had immune issues. Michael Birkes: Experience and some say wisdom. We must focus on responsible development that happens in collaboration with neighborhoods, rather than in opposition. Incumbent Jayme Fowler held on to his City Council seat with 3,897 votes 58.84 percent. There are numerous hurdles our community faces and they vary according to our own lived experience and circumstances. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. In those races where no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the candidates with the most votes whose total equals 50% will face. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. } Beyond attracting large employers from outside of our city, we must also invest in and unleash the incredible talent and entrepreneurial spirit already here in Tulsa. With over a decade of project management experience, I seek to work through the foundational components of our City Councils roles and responsibilities to ensure we stay on track, discourage leveraging City Council as a personal platform, and utilize community members and experts to ensure decisions are well-informed and transparent. The mayor, city attorney, city controller and eight out of the fifteen members of the city council were up for election. City of Owasso Candidate Filings December 5 -7, 2022. max-height: 580px; Dodson grew up in west Tulsa but settled in east Tulsa in 1991 and has lived here 30 years. I have met with many leadership individuals from TPD, the FOP, and other community stakeholders. There was a problem saving your notification. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { }) The same three seats, Districts 5, 6, and 7, went to a . The Laurel Highlands Council hosts a variety of Special Events throughout the year to raise funds and awareness of Scouting in Western Pennsylvania, western .