For instance I am running for Ward 2 if you live in Ward 1, 3 or 4 you can also vote for me April 6. Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond still has time in the city’s top office, but no longer holds a seat on its council.Thurmond lost Tuesday’s election … Read more on fox23.com Broken Arrow Broken Arrow residents will be voting for two open City Council seats in the April 6 election. Broken Arrow will soon have a new Mayor, after Craig Thurmond lost his city council re-election bid to Lisa Ford. MERRICK ELECTED TO BICE'S SENATE SEAT. The candidates are Mayor Craig Thurmond and Lisa Ford. The vote was 3-2. Streets and Stormwater Director Rocky Henkel provides an update on the Washington Street widening project as it moves further east and impacts the intersection at Washington and Olive streets. For the past twenty years, I have worked for the Broken Arrow citizens as the Crime Prevention Specialist and Community Liaison with the Broken Arrow Police Department. In November, the city council failed to pass a mask resolution in a 1-4 vote. Learn more about Jonathan Kelly and why he is running for Broken Arrow's City Council Ward 1 seat. The memorial is the oldest memorial honoring fallen officers. I have had the pleasure of working with the best neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and businesses. Apr 6, 2021 Updated Apr 6, 2021 0 Unlimited digital access only $1/mo.! Join us for our upcoming City Council Candidate Forum on March 24, 2021, at the Central on Main Ballroom, starting at 6:00pm. The project is located between Houston Street & Kenosha Street and between Main Street & 9th Street in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The state Senate seat once held by now-Congresswoman Stephanie Bice was up for reelection on Tuesday. Debra Wimpee, the incumbent, Jonathan Kelly and Cathy Smythe are running in Ward 1, which includes most of the city north of the Broken Arrow Expressway. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on May 26th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Broken Arrow Purchasing Office, 1700 West Detroit Broken Arrow, OK. TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa city and county officials will provide a coronavirus update today. News > Spokane As City Council election season begins, candidates prepare COVID-19-aware campaigns. The Broken Arrow City Council, on the other hand, has refused to condemn Lori Gracey’s presentation. Broken Arrow Councilor Debra Wimpee held off two challengers to retain her Ward 1 seat. City Council election results Post Date: 04/07/2021 11:40 a.m. On Tuesday, April 6, Broken Arrow residents voted to re-elect Debra Wimpee to the Broken Arrow City Council for Ward 1. Broken Arrow to elect two city councilors as COVID remains 'hot topic'. Although the deadline for consideration of policy bills has passed, that didn’t include amendments from the other chamber or bills on redistricting, appropriations or from leadership. Visit vote411.org after March 11, 2021, for an online voter guide for the following: Municipal Broken Arrow City Council Member Ward No. 2 Jenks City Council Member … One seat on the Broken Arrow Public Schools school board in Oklahoma was up for election in 2021. With a population of just over 100,000, you can run into a friendly face while you're out and about, and, Havener says the region hosts numerous community events, like a Back to School Bash and a National Night out Against Crime. It will take place at the City Hall. Live and Recorded Public meetings of Broken Arrow City Council on 2021-01-05 6:30 PM for City of Broken Arrow, OK Following Ford's election, the women will be the majority on the Broken Arrow City Council for the first time. Photo from Broken Arrow City Council meeting livestream on January 21, 2021. City Council meetings are held on the First and Third Tuesday of each month (First and Third Mondays in June) at 6:30pm in the City Council BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Incumbent City Councilor Debra Wimpee (Ward 1) and newly elected City Councilor Lisa Ford (Ward 2), the Broken Arrow City Council voted to … Broken Arrow 2021 Legislative Agenda. The GOP-backed bill prohibits teaching of so-called "critical race theory." Be informed before the next election! I want to help with the campaign. Kevin Stitt signed into law Friday. Debra Wimpee, the incumbent, Jonathan Kelly and Cathy Smythe are running in Ward 1, which includes most of the city north of the Broken Arrow Expressway. Jake Merrick won the Senate seat once held by Stephanie Bice and several newcomers won city council posts in Oklahoma City, Norman Stillwater and Broken Arrow. The bill prohibits teaching of so-called "critical race theory." Monday, February 1st 2021. Live and Recorded Public meetings of Broken Arrow City Council on 2021-02-02 6:30 PM for City of Broken Arrow, OK The City of Broken Arrow, along with OakTrust Development, Associated Wholesale Grocers (Reasor’s), and the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Corporation held a joint press conference on March 29, 2021, revealing details of the future mixed used development near Aspen (145 E. Ave.) and the Creek Turnpike in Broken Arrow. BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — For the first time in Broken Arrow's history, three women are now serving on the city council at the same time. This is the second U.S. Army National Hiring Days Campaign, which launched as a virtual event in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Broken Arrow invites sealed bids for Medium Road Salt WYPS, in accordance with the provisions, specifications and bidding instructions set forth in this invitation for bid. Contract time for the project shall be Ninety (90) calendar days. Broken Arrow will soon have a new Mayor, after Craig Thurmond lost his city council re-election bid to Lisa Ford. Some may think that legislators only job is to write and pass laws, but we have many other responsibilities. Kevin Stitt announced Friday he signed House Bill 1775, which will prohibit the teaching of certain concepts of race and racism in Oklahoma schools. Silver Notes • Broken Arrow Seniors • April 2021 • Page 5 Voters will elect two members of the Broken Arrow City Council on Tuesday, April 6. Regalado recently spoke at a Health and Freedom Conference at Rhema Bible College on the same program that included My Pillow founder (and election denier) Michael Lindell, actor Jim Caviezel, who discussed frightening and bizarre QAnon conspiracy theories about adrenaline being harvested from children, and a ceremonial mask-burning. Robyn Havener, a financial adviser and mom of two, refers to Broken Arrow as the "biggest small town." UPCOMING ELECTION DAY: APRIL 6, 2021 . Challenger Lisa Ford, an employee of the Broken Arrow Police Department, won the Ward 2 seat with 4,811 votes to Thurmond's 3,335. A primary would have been held on February 9, 2021, but was canceled because only one candidate—incumbent Steve Allen—was on the ballot. Christina Sampson withdrew from the Ward 1 Broken Arrow City Council race. Mayor G.T. Incumbent Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond lost his reelection bid for his seat on the Broken Arrow City Council. They died in the line of duty. For instance I am running for Ward 2 if you live in Ward 1, 3 or 4 you can also vote for me April 6. Following Ford's election, the women will be the majority on the Broken Arrow City Council for the first time. ... It’s our premier event of gratitude in recognition of individuals that serve our community as elected officials, including the city council, board of education, county commissioners and state elected officials representing the Broken Arrow area. Can-didates in Ward 1 include Jonathan Kelly, Cathy Smythe and the incumbent, Debra Wimpee, while those on the ballot for Ward 2 are Lisa Ford and Craig Thurmond, who currently holds the seat. The old Santa Fe railyard mentioned by reporter Michael Overall on May 2 brought memories and smiles ("An old rail yard left a gaping hole in downtown Tulsa, but now it's a huge opportunity"). This event is complimentary for residents to attend, but you must register. 1 Broken Arrow City Council Member Ward No. "I was a little surprised when a major political party came out against it, and I think it’s interesting," said TPS board member Dr. Jerry Griffin. Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado has drawn attention in recent months for things that have nothing to do with how he polices his jurisdiction or runs the jail. The commission says if this bill... We Are Not Lesser: An Urgent Call to End Over-Policing of Black Communities and Transform Public Safety in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The general election on April 6, 2021, was also canceled due to lack of opposition, and Allen was automatically re-elected. In the period after the tracks were mostly removed through the late 1970s, the "loading platform"... OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt made the decision to sign a bill that would prohibit teaching critical race theory in public schools. The event will run from May 10 to... TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) – Gov. "Now more than ever, we need policies that bring us together,... OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (TNN) - U.S. Army recruiters in Oklahoma City will host a virtual hiring event beginning Monday. The... OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma public school teachers will be prohibited from teaching certain concepts of race and racism under a bill Republican Gov. Bids will be received by the Purchasing Division at 1700 W. Detroit, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, May 25th, 2021 until 3:30 p.m. local time. Broken Arrow will soon have a new Mayor, after Craig Thurmond lost his city council re-election bid to Lisa Ford. Originally published on April 6, 2021 10:48 pm. Craig Thurmond, the incumbent and current mayor, is opposed by Lisa Ford for Ward 2, which encompasses most of the city north of Washington Street and west of Elm Street. by Lily Cummings, KTUL Staff. After the April 6th election the 5 city … Shailaja Marion March 12, 2021 Early Voting is available at the Tulsa County Election Board (555 N Denver Ave) from 8am until 6pm. Andrew Ramiro Tirado’s "Highlight" stretches across the steps of the new plaza on the building’s east entrance. It’s voting day in Broken Arrow, voters will decide city council seats for Wards 1 and 2. For 20 years, Ford worked as Crime Prevention Specialist and Community Liaison with the Broken Arrow Police Department. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (TNN) - U.S. Army recruiters in Oklahoma City will host a virtual hiring event beginning Monday. Wait times at the Covanta Waste to Energy Plant in west Tulsa are regularly exceeding 30 minutes. April 07, 2021 at 10:07 am CDT By Ryan Love, FOX23 News BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond still has time in the city’s top … The City of Broken Arrow, along with OakTrust Development, Associated Wholesale Grocers (Reasor’s), and the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Corporation held a joint press conference on March 29, 2021, revealing details of the future mixed used development near Aspen (145 E. Ave.) and the Creek Turnpike in Broken Arrow. Bynum, Tulsa Health Department Executive Director Dr. Bruce Dart, and Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith will hold an in-person news conference at noon. Wednesday, April 7th 2021 Broken Arrow, Okla., City Hall is seen in a KTUL file photo. This video file cannot be played. 2 Glenpool City Council Member Ward No. Besides throwing out the first pitch, Mayor Spoon also presented Drillers mascot Hornsby with the Key to the City. Broken Arrow residents will be voting for two open City Council seats in the April 6 election. The project includes resurfacing Elgin Street from 1st Street to 5th Street with asphalt mill & overlay, as well as full-depth patches as necessary. The project also includes construction of approximately 2,850 linear feet of sidewalk, ADA curb ramps at intersections, and miscellaneous concrete work. The city council is elected by the people of Broken Arrow, everyone in Broken Arrow can vote for every ward seat and the member at large. Friday was Sand Springs Night at the Tulsa Drillers baseball game. Ward 1 candidates are Jonathan Kelly, Cathy Smythe, and Debra Wimpee. TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Republican Party of Tulsa County is urging folks to vote no on TPS's upcoming $414 million bond package. 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