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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 ...
OG&E election set for Tuesday
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 8—Voters will decide Tuesday if the city of Norman will enter into a 25-year franchise agreement with Oklahoma Gas and Electric. The power provider negotiates standard agreements with municipalities ...
For sale? Council to consider selling two recreation centers to school district
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 26—In 1975, Norman Public Schools sold the city two lots to develop recreational centers. Now, the district wants to buy the centers. City Attorney Kathryn Walker told the City Council ...
Senior wellness center, athletic facility near reality
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 21—Two big-ticket quality of life projects are approaching reality as the City Council is expected to formalize contracts for an athletics center and senior center next month. During a ...
Councilor's future uncertain after law firm says he broke law by holding two offices
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 7—Norman City Council member Kelly Lynn, who is seeking reelection to Ward 3, effectively vacated his position when he accepted a judgeship in Wewoka, an attorney hired by the city concluded ...
Committee approves formation of parking and transit authority
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 21—The Norman City Council is expected to approve the formation of a parking and transit authority following approval by the Finance Committee on Thursday. If approved, the authority would ...
Charter amendments will soon become reality
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 20—Norman voters approved several amendments to the City Charter in August but they cannot be implemented until the certification process is completed, which city officials blame for the ...
Council considering street dining, but parking a concern
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNov. 9—City council considers parking woes, "streateries" Restaurants in the Oklahoma City metro area are warming up to the onstreet dining trend, but parking and public safety challenges must ...
Council discusses business districts, committees
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 27—Norman may soon see business improvement districts similar to those in Oklahoma City if petitions to define them are approved by the city council. The council discussed the process by ...
Council committee discusses rental car tax
The Norman Transcript, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 4—Norman residents could pay a rental car tax to potentially fund a local sports commission through VisitNorman. The business and community affairs council committee met Thursday to discuss ...