An updated article in the Oklahoman including comments from two former mayors.

Citizens' group led by Ed Shadid calls for votes to strip MAPS 3 convention center, end tax collection early | News OK

Former Mayor Ron Norick says killing the planned MAPS 3 convention center would derail 20 years of “over-the-top” economic success and amount to a step backward for Oklahoma City.
“To step backwards is just a huge mistake and I don't believe the citizens of Oklahoma City will do that,” Norick said Friday.