Greetings!
This weekend we observe Memorial Day, to honor those who fought foreign wars and have bravely given their lives to their country. It is a time for remembering and for reflection on the values and freedom we enjoy in the United States of America.
This week also brought victory to David Cook, a Tulsa musician who won the internationally televised American Idol competition. A native of Missouri, David came to Tulsa in search of a gig and landed American Idol. I believe Tulsa can claim some credit for his success because we are a city known for our enterprising spirit and a community where we nurture, embrace and cultivate great young talent. It was fun to watch and cheer David on over the last several weeks. On September 13, we will get the chance to see him with the Top 10 from this most recent competition as part of the "American Idols Live" tour stop at the BOK Center.
If you are spending the holiday weekend in Tulsa – one of the Top 5 most livable communities in the U.S. – you can catch a Drillers home game Friday night; enjoy the arts and beautiful grounds of the Philbrook and view the Gilcrease '08 Rendevous exhibition, featuring the art of Tim Shinabarger, attend the OK Greenfest concert at the Cains Ballroom Saturday night, or treat yourself to evening theatrical performances of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night's Dream at the City of Tulsa's Performing Arts Center. These are all great reasons to believe in Tulsa!
Have a fun and a safe holiday.
Sincerely,
Kathy Taylor,
Mayor
Friday, May 23, 2008
Town Hall Meetings
to Discuss Streets
The Tulsa City Council and Mayor Kathy Taylor will host a series of town hall public meetings concerning street improvements that voters in the City of Tulsa will consider in an election this summer. All meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. A full schedule of the meetings can be found under the "Read more" link below.
The Tulsa City Council will consider the package during its Thursday evening Council meetings, and discuss the details of the package at Tuesday morning committee meetings. Council meeting schedules are available online.
A date for the election has not yet been set.
Neighborfest Kicks
Off May 27
Mayor Kathy Taylor and District 9 City Councilor G.T. Bynum invite Tulsans to join them at Whiteside Park, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, for the kick-off event of Neighborfest ’08 – a series of nine events where citizens can meet their elected officials and form new friendships and renew old ones with their neighbors.
Neighborfest events will be held in each City Council District. (See "Read more" for the entire schedule.)
Tulsa's Workforce Home Benefit
Program a Model for the Nation
Mayor Kathy Taylor this week highlighted the creation and success of Tulsa’s Workforce Home Benefit in a presentation to residents of Milwaukee, Wis., during a home ownership symposium. The Workforce Home Benefit initiative, a City driven home ownership assistance program, is recognized as a national model and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) case study.
Ringling Bros. Circus
Coming to BOK Center
The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to Tulsa in October! The new BOK Center is proud to host the Ringling Bros. and OVER THE TOP, a brand-new circus performance that is sure to be fun for all ages.
“We are thrilled to be the opening event in Tulsa’s new icon arena,” said Nicole Feld, producer and executive vice president of Feld Entertainment. “OVER THE TOP and Ringling Bros. are all about family.” The performance includes daredevil performers, majestic animals, and outrageous acts that will provide excitement for the whole family.
Make a Splash at
Your Local City Pool
The City of Tulsa will open nine pools - free of charge - beginning June 1 for kids and adults to enjoy throughout the summer. A tenth pool, located at Manion Park and operated through a partnership with Miller Swim School, will be open and a fee for admittance will be charged.
Last year, the City opened eight pools free to the public. This year, through generous private donations offered by Tulsans, the City was able to increase the number to 10 - all of the City pools that are in operable condition.
Cooling Your House Efficiently Helps Save Energy, Money
Things are heating up outside, and it’s time to think about the air conditioning unit you’ll be relying on in the coming months. This week’s tip focuses on ways to Reduce Energy Used for Air Conditioning.
To cool your house efficiently, your air conditioner unit has to be cool, so keep it in the shade. An air conditioner exposed to direct sunlight will use up to 5 percent more energy than a shaded one. Also, air conditioner units located on the north side of the house generally use less energy than those on the south or west sides where it's sunny. If your air conditioner unit is already in the sun, you can build a simple wooden shade screen for it, but don't block the air flow.
City Offices Closed
Memorial Day
City of Tulsa offices will be closed Monday, May 26
for Memorial Day. In the meantime, here are some
helpful numbers to assist you during the holiday
weekend:
Emergencies Only 911 Non-Emergency Assistance 211 Mayor’s Action Center 596-2100
To contact the MAC, simply leave your request with your name, address and phone number on our voice-recording system. Or, if you prefer, e-mail your concerns to MAC@cityoftulsa.org, or report them online.