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The City of Tulsa has a new look to their website: http://www.cityoftulsa.org/.

from the City of Tulsa News feed:

The City’s website was redesigned using in-house resources, and
structured so that it is easier to find topics that appeal to three
different audiences: visitors, residents and businesses. A menu
item entitled "Quick Links" also provides another way of looking up
specific topics that are most frequently accessed, such as job
applications and tickets and utility bill online payment.

 

Traffic Info is now a featured area on the home page,
linking to the live traffic accident report, street closings and a
link to the City’s www.fixourstreetslive.org,
a website created under Mayor Taylor’s direction and dedicated to
keeping citizens informed of street improvement projects. The Fix
Our Streets project maps are updated regularly to reflect changes,
listing all phases from design to completion. Updates are linked to
a map of the project area. Traffic Info road closures
includes a map to pinpoint an area to find out more about traffic
changes while improvements are underway. This list will be updated
daily as needed, and will include emergency closings resulting from
waterline breaks or other traffic hazards.

Through the site, a viewer may report problems to the Mayor’s
Action Center, select from a menu of services, find public meeting
agendas, view a calendar, read more information on City of Tulsa
departments and link to government agencies that partner with the
City.

 to read more visit:http://www.cityoftulsa.org/news/news-stories/2009/webredesign.aspx

Tuesday, November 10 is municipal election day in Tulsa. Polls will be open 7 a.m-7 p.m. Locate your precinct here: Precinct Locator.

This is what you’ll see on the ballot:

All Ballotts will include:

Mayor – 4 candidates

• Tom Adelson–Democrat
• Dewey Bartlett–Republican
• Lawrence Kirkpatrick–Independent
• Mark Perkins–Independent)

City Auditor – 2 candidates

• Preston Doerflinger–Republican
• Phil Wood (incumbent)–Democrat

Proposed changes to City Charter (vote for or against each of the following 3)

1. Person holding the office of City Auditor must be a certified public accountant or certified internal auditor 
2. City Councilors will serve 3 terms with councilor terms staggered so that no more than 3 districts will have an election in any given year.
3. Require that before any claim or lawsuit where the settlement is equal to or greater than $1,000,000 can be settled the Mayor and City Council must agree to the settlement.

For those living in Council District 3, 4, 6 or 9, you’re ballots will also have candidates for your district city councilor. Unsure which district you’re in. Click here: District Finder.

District 3

• Karl William Hutcher–Republican
• David Patrick (incumbent)–Independent
• Roscoe Turner–Democrat

District 4

• Maria Barnes–Democrat
• Eric Gomez (incumbent)–Republican

District 6

• Jim Mautino–Republican
• Dennis Troyer (incumbent)–Democrat

District 9

• G.T. Bynum (incumbent)–Republican
• Roger Lowry–Democrat

For more on the candidates, visit the Tulsa World Elections page.

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