I sent out an e-mail to all my friends and family in the OKC area, and asked them to forward it on to appropriate parties:

Hello all. I am writing to ask your support for the tax proposal to remodel the Ford Center which is on the ballot tommorow, March 4th.

This one penny, 15 month tax will not only bring the Ford Center up to the level of other arenas in cities of similar size in the Midwest, it will keep us competitive for concerts and conventions, and enable us to compete for an NBA team for this market. I believe passing this tax will continue the forward momentum we've achieved with MAPS, and help make our city a vibrant, interesting place in which to live.

If we do not pass this tax proposal, we will not be given an NBA team. For this reason, if you live in Oklahoma City, I ask you to go to the polls and vote yes. This is not a slam dunk (no pun intended). There are many people out there who will be voting no, and we need every vote to try and pass this proposal. If you have family and friends or co-workers who live in OKC, I urge you to encourage them to vote as well.

If you have any questions about this tax proposal or it's implications, please feel free to e-mail me. If you're unsure of if and where you can vote, please call the county election board at 521-9321. People in certain suburbs of OKC are eligible to vote, so if you're unsure, call the Election Board. And, if you would be willing, I would appreciate it if you would forward this e-mail to anyone you think might need reminding or be interested.

Thank you for your support. Vote Yes to bring the NBA to OKC!