OUR PRESENT
June 2022 –“Fix The Jail” campaign passes, creating opportunities to update OKC’s outdated jail facilities.
Nov. 2022 – OKC residents pass two “Invest In Our Future” OKCPS bond proposals.
Dec. 2018 – OKC’s modern streetcar begins operating
Dec. 2019 – OKC residents pass MAPS 4 initiative
Nov. 2017 – Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council is formed
Feb. 2015 – Tinker purchases 158 acres of land from BNSF and becomes a maintenance hub for KC-46A
May 2016 – RIVERSPORT Rapids opens to the public and hosts the Olympic Trials for canoe/kayak slalom
April 2017 – Innovation District study released
March 4, 2008 – Residents approve a Chamber-led initiative to fund capital improvements for an NBA team
Oct. 2008 – The Oklahoma City Thunder begins its inaugural season in Oklahoma City
July 2009 – The Oklahoma River is named an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site for rowing and canoe/kayak
Dec. 8, 2009 – Chamber- led MAPS 3 campaign is approved by residents
Dec. 13, 1993 – OKC residents pass the Chamber- led Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) initiative
1972 – The City dedicates its first convention center, the Myriad
Nov. 13, 2001 – Oklahoma City approves the Chamber-led MAPS for Kids initiative
Late 1950s – The Chamber forms the Urban Action Foundation to fund the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority
June 25, 1965 – Chamber successfully recruits the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center to Oklahoma City
1946 – CAA (now known as FAA) moves from Houston to Oklahoma City
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