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Council gives go-ahead for the murder of the Civic Center trees.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by webkeeper

In another case of power running amok, the Oklahoma City Council gave its approval (7 to 2) for the murder of the trees of the Civic Center Park, the removal of historic monuments, and the subsequent expensive redesign of the … Continue reading →

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Just Say NO WAY To Murdering the Civic Center’s Heritage Trees!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by webkeeper

Comes now the news that architect Rand Elliot’s plan for a make-over of the Civic Center park would involve murdering the heritage oak trees, planted in 1937 as part of the original landscaping. To which I say — ENOUGH ALREADY … Continue reading →

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Well that didn’t take long.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by webkeeper

Retaliation is swift in these parts.  Code enforcement was out to my house on Fat Tuesday and served me with a view obstruction violation, telling me that nothing can be more than 1 ft tall between the sidewalk and the … Continue reading →

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Legislative reign of terror continues.

Posted on March 9, 2011 by webkeeper

The semi-annual legislative reign of terror continues at the Oklahoma State Capitol as legislators compete to see who can be the author of the most terror and suffering for the ordinary citizens of the state.  For example, comes now Senator … Continue reading →

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The downtown establishment is freakin’ scared!!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by webkeeper

It’s clear that the downtown establishment is freakin’ scared about tomorrow’s city council election.  The Oklahoman ran a front page article yesterday attacking the “tea party” candidates, and today’s editorial page has a editorial condemning the three candidates who are … Continue reading →

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Two Endorsements for the Oklahoma City Council Races

Posted on February 25, 2011 by webkeeper

Election day is this coming Tuesday, March 1st, and I hope everyone takes the time to vote. Well, assuming you live in Oklahoma City.  Every election is an important event, and as has often been stated lately, “elections have consequences.”  … Continue reading →

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Gas prices zooming

Posted on February 23, 2011 by webkeeper

Well isn’t this just special — a quick zoom up in the price of gasoline.  I know we are all comforted by the fact that Mick and Meg and the rest of the OKC City Council have responsibly and prudently … Continue reading →

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Going downtown. . .

Posted on February 19, 2011 by webkeeper

Each month I rent a U-haul truck to do the grocery run to the public housing sites where the Oscar Romero Catholic Worker House distributes groceries.  This month I thought I would show a little solidarity with the beleagured downtown … Continue reading →

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Mayor Cornett “gets it”.

Posted on June 23, 2010 by webkeeper

Mayor Cornett “gets it”. NO one is more surprised than I to make this admission.  But after reading City Council Studies Future of Bus Transit in today’s Daily Oklahoman, I can come to no other conclusion.  The meat of the … Continue reading →

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A prompt reply from the City.

Posted on February 21, 2010 by webkeeper

I received a reply on the 19th from Dennis Clowers of the Oklahoma City Public Works department, to my email (and blog post) of February 18th.  He informed me that SE 15th would be open by Monday, and indeed it … Continue reading →

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