
- Jan 29, 2019
OKCPS Pathways offers benefits
Recently, as part of the Oklahoma City Public School District’s Pathways to Greatness project, the board announced three possible options to more efficiently utilize the district’s buildings and resources and to improve equity in educational opportunities across the district. As co-chair of the Navigators Committee, I know the district has reviewed a tremendous amount of data and has engaged in thoughtful and inclusive conversations. I believe the Pathways to Greatness outcom

- Jan 22, 2019
OKC transformation highlighted in State of the City
Mayor David Holt recently gave his first State of the City address. Hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, the event is an opportunity to reflect on the past year and discuss the city’s trajectory for the next year. As you can imagine, the city’s renaissance and our residents’ continued commitment to invest in our city were highlighted in Mayor Holt’s address. Thanks to the Better Streets, Safer City sales tax initiative, we are seeing improvements such as street resurf

- Jan 16, 2019
Accolades highlight growth, economic development
In creating the Opportunity Zone Investment Prospectus, we gathered a lot of data about our city – from demographics and job growth to redevelopment and economic forecasts. We are continually seeing growth and transformation of our city and are proud of the numerous accolades our city has garnered over the past year from around the nation. In November, Oklahoma City was named America’s Most Livable Community by Partners for Livable Communities, an honor annually bestowed on o

- Jan 8, 2019
Opportunity zones bring new investment
Opportunity zones are a hot topic as of late, and cities across the country are working to find ways to market their opportunity zones to potential investors. In partnership with Accelerator for America, the Opportunity Zone Investment Prospectus for Oklahoma City has recently been released. For the residents of Oklahoma City and the metro area, it is easy to see why our city is worthy of investment. We have all taken an active part in the city’s transformation through our co

- Jan 1, 2019
Economic development rings in a prosperous 2019
Looking back at 2018, there were many reasons to celebrate the economic growth and development in Oklahoma City. This year we can expect to build upon those successes and continue our city’s transformative momentum. In 2019 we will see further development in the Core to Shore area, particularly with continued construction of the new convention center and the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel. The north section of the beautiful Scissortail Park will be completed and will open in the su