The Talk of Tulsa

One of the things that struck me as interesting in regards to the arrest of Richard Roberts earlier this year, was that it occurred on January 24th, the birthday of his late father Oral Roberts. I wonder if this was just a coincidence, or was there some sort of celebration going on that night.

I also read, that he listed his place of residence as Newport Beach California.

This is it.  The last day of 2011.  This year really went by fast for me.  This was a year where so much happened in a short period of time.  So much to remember and write about.

So long 2011!  You will be remembered.  Look out 2012!

I hope that I do not speak (write) too soon.  We are having great weather and the kids are back to school and hopefully we are getting into a regular fall routine.

I have been doing some research on the up coming election in Glenpool, Tuesday 4/4/11.  For some reason, when there is disagreement, one group of elected officials calls the opposition, “Negative”.   Do they not realize that when you can someone, “Negative” that makes you a negative person yourself?

Over the years, Glenpool has seen a lot of growth.  This has led to much expansion in the schools.  For some reason, the city council has taken it upon itself to build a new city hall and fire/police department building.  This of course is paid with a city’s $28,000,000 of bond debt.  The people did not get a chance to vote on this.  I am amazed that something something so large can be passed by the council without a vote of the people.  Look what happened last December!  When there was a bond vote, it went down.  I wonder why…

As a taxpayer, I am concerned about our massive national debt.  We cannot spend our way out of a recession.   The same is true with our state.  Glenpool is a small city.  Yet the current mayor is leaving his council position with the city millions in debt.

If Glenpool has an image problem, it is because it is not viewed as a destination city.  It has had the image of a bedroom community.  If anyone is interested in making Glenpool a real destination city, the need to solicit ODOT for some sign changes.  That way when folks in Tulsa see a road sign for  highway US  75 south, they will see the name Glenpool, not Okmulgee.  That will have a branding effect on the minds of travelers on the road that Glenpool is a destination city.

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