LEADERSHIP NOTES
INVESTING IN OURSELVES, BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE No city does it quite like Oklahoma City. For decades, our residents have chosen to invest in themselves, and those decisions have reshaped our community. On Oct. 14, voters will consider the largest bond package in our city’s history—$2.7 billion, more than the total of every bond approved here since the 1930s. This bond will impact everyday life. Roads, bridges, sidewalks, public safety facilities and parks will all see upgrades without raising tax rates. These projects represent the core services that maintain our city and keep us moving forward. We have proof this approach works. The “Safer Streets, Better City” bond, approved in 2017, was structured as a 10-year program. Because of growth in property values, it was paid off three years early. That success demonstrates the strength of our local economy and the power of self-investment. The improvements from that bond issue are evident in the better quality of our streets and traffic systems, but there is more work to be done! Voting YES on October 14 is a vote of confidence in our future, and a commitment to maintaining our investments. I encourage you to Vote YES and share information about this election with your friends and associates. Together, we make Oklahoma City stronger, safer and better connected.
CHRISTY GILLENWATER President & CEO
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