.non_result_row th { Strong family: Husband of 10 years and 4 beautiful children. I am now retired and can devote full time to effectively representing the residents and businesses of District 4. I served our city's youth as a middle school teacher for five years. We need to include maintenance within our budgets as we know our roads will need to be maintained, but should be analyzing life-cycle costs and not simply initial costs. } We'll hear about their priorities for the city and for District 4, a district stretching from West Tulsa, through downtown, to the Pearl District, and the Route 66 corridor. .widget-row.value-only.white { Our city also has an escalating number of out-of-state buyers and property managers. Criminalizing unhoused Tulsans who may be struggling with mental health and other challenges creates a perpetuating cycle of incarceration and instability. } Finally, it's critical we look at efforts in other cities to address the housing crisis. display: inline-block; If were really serious about improving community trust and recruiting and retaining officers, this is a means to do so while improving the overall climate in our community around policing. text-align: center; I would like to invest in Tulsa and the neighborhoods of District 4 using the same ideas and principles that have helped guide me through those hard times. The questionnaires were meant to provide insight on where these candidates stand on the issues, while the attached videos were meant to provide a little about them as people. Below, the Tulsa World is posting candidates responses to its questionnaire. Public safety is also a vital service provided by the Police Department, and I strongly disagree with the Defund the Police movement. } $('.collapse').collapse('show'); } width: 100% !important; But nows the time for us to move from the mindset of whats wrong with things versus, How can we support? Were experiencing such rapid growth that it can imperil what makes District 4s vibrant neighborhoods so special. padding-bottom: 0px; As a fourth generation Tulsan, I desire to see a more unified Tulsa that works cohesively together within a culture of respect, honesty, integrity, and hard work no matter our personal nor political backgrounds. She has focused on municipal policy work since 2015, concentrating on inclusivity, public safety, accessibility, and economic opportunity. Secondly, housing in several older neighborhoods have deteriorated or been removed due to speculator neglect, thus reducing the housing stock and property values of those remaining homeowners. Michael Birkes: I am a lifelong Tulsan and have seen the city grow, decline, and emerge again into the dynamic city it is today. District Three covers north and parts of east Tulsa. Four candidates are challenging District 5. The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, held general elections for auditor and city council on August 23, 2022. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? } When individuals are spending upward of 30% of their monthly take-home on rent or mortgages alone, there is little to no flexibility in cash spending, especially during times of heightened inflation.