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Now, there is truly no excuse for not voting in next Tuesday’s mayoral election. La Semana, the Urban League, the League of Women Voters and other organizations are offering complimentary rides to the polls. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. you can get curbside service to make your voice be heard by casting your vote.

For information or to arrange for transportation, please call:

• League of Women Voters (918) 747-7933
• Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League (918) 584-0001
• American Dream Coalition (918) 231-3340 or (918) 850-2048

Tulsa is a week away from choosing it’s next mayor, don’t go to the polls uninformed. Election day is Tuesday, November 10.

Here are a few places to help you get to know the candidates

• The race is on (Tulsa People Magazine)
• Tulsa Elections (Tulsa World)
• Decision 2009 (KJRH Channel 2)

Also read the candidates positions on their websites:

• Tom Adelson
• Dewey Bartlett
• Lawrence Kirkpatrick (no website available)
• Mark Perkins

Need demographics information for you grant proposal or business plan? Join us in the Central Library Computer Training Room on Thursday, November 5 from 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. for an introduction to finding demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Steven Barker and Steve Beleu of the Oklahoma State Data Center will provide a basic introduction to demographic information available from the Census Bureau and offer a preview of what new information will be available after the 2010 census. Participants will learn how to search for key demographics for business plans and grant proposals.

Space is limited to preregister phone 596-7946 or email rsittel@tulsalibrary.org to register.

If you’re looking for information about Tulsa’ mayoral candidates, links to their websites are below. Each contains biographical information, candidate’s view of the issues facing Tulsa and more. 

Adelson for Mayor

Bartlett for Mayor

Mark Perkins for Mayor

The general election to decide our next will happen Tuesday, November 8, 2009. Here are a few dates to remember in the meantime.

Friday, Oct 16. – Registration Deadline Nov. 10
General Election

Sunday, Oct 25 – Mayoral Forum, OK
Equality
Center, 5 pm

Monday, Oct 26 – Mayoral Forum, Clinton Middle
School, 6:30 pm

Also of note, on October 13, 2009 Owasso and Sand Springs will hold special school bond elections. For more information on each, here are links to the ballots

Owasso

Sand Springs