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2022: The Transcript Year in Review
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 27—The following is a summary of stories that made the top news list for readers in 2022. January to March Norman residents were outraged when they first viewed the Reapportionment Committee's ...
Taking office
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 6—Several Norman City Councilors were sworn into office — including two for the first time — during their regular meeting Tuesday. Incoming mayor Larry Heikkila and Ward 4 Councilor Helen ...
Councilors surprised by State of the City; Heikkila promises better communication
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 2—More than half of the City Council said they were not aware the mayor was going to give a State of the City address before the Norman Economic Development Coalition Wednesday at the NOUN ...
Council confirms new ward boundaries
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 14—Nearly a year after controversy over the reapportionment process, city councilors unanimously voted Tuesday to ratify new ward boundaries for the remainder of the decade. No ward will ...
Greta Samwel: LOCAL COLUMN: Don't Los Angeles my NORMAN!
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 7 months agoNov. 4—Hey, Norman, don't let us become LA. The decision is up to you. The ball is in your court. Sound crazy? Not really if you think about it. We could become a smaller version of LA if we ...
City officials knew about preliminary turnpike plans in Norman
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 27—Emails between a Norman city official and officials with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority reveal discussions about turnpike routes in Norman weeks before the agency made its announcement ...
Cities pull out of RTA; Norman picks up tab
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 17—As The Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma loses member cities and its financial support, Norman has chosen to stick with it and pick up part of the tab. The Norman ...
Bree Montoya to be sworn in, followed by budget adoption meeting
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 12 months agoJun. 13—The Norman City Council will tackle three meetings Tuesday as members move to seat a new member, adopt a budget, and discuss the future of the homeless shelter. Members will meet at ...
New city ward boundaries in effect
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 13—The new boundaries for the city's eight wards, which will stay for the remainder of the decade, go into effect Thursday. No ward gains more than 2,501 residents, and only wards 7 and ...
UPDATED: Canadian County prosecutor won't charge city with crime for violating meeting act
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 15—Editor's note: this article has been updated to include a statement from City Attorney Kathryn Walker which was not previously provided by press time Wednesday. A Canadian County prosecutor ...
