C A M PA I G N S F O R O K C ’ S F U T U R E Forward Oklahoma City plays a critical role in improving our region’s quality of life and business stability through
analysis, as well as campaign funding and staffing. The track record of success in the last 25 years is staggering, with Oklahoma City’s dramatic reinvention to show for the effort.
its community initiatives and campaigns. Forward Oklahoma City provides seed funding for polling and
Led the Big League City campaign, allowing Oklahoma City to welcome the NBA to its arena.
Campaigned for the passage of state questions 680 and 681, which allowed researchers to align in business partnerships, encouraged the growth of a technology-based economy and created i2E, Inc.
Pursued the passage of a bond issue that allowed Tinker Air Force Base to acquire the former GM plant for its maintenance work.
Led multiple successful campaigns for city, school and county bond issues, resulting in improved infrastructure, the construction of new schools and the growth of Oklahoma City’s key industries.
Campaigned for right-to-work legislation that freed workers from mandatory union dues and boosted employment, especially in manufacturing.
Championed the improvement of education facilities for public school students in the Greater Oklahoma City area through the $700-million MAPS for Kids program.
Led the coalition for an increase in the hotel/motel tax to remake the State Fair Park and reinforce Oklahoma City’s standing as the “Horse Show Capital of the World.”
Led the campaign for Safer Streets and a Better City to improve our infrastructure and public safety.
Successfully passed multiple iterations of the Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS), including Finish MAPS Right, MAPS for Kids, MAPS 3 and the recent 72-percent approval of the MAPS 4 program.
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