Election Results

[bkm645]

Oklahoma City Twisters

Oklahoma City Boomers

Boomers sounds better

Agreed, but all the Cowboy fans may say it is to close to the Sooners. Even though the Boomers were actually the legal ones.

[DVDFreaker]

Yea, the OSU fans would then really get their panties in a wad - having both the Boomers and the Sooners to contend with!

As for the footlongs suggested by AFCM - ROTFLMFAO!!! HAHAHAHA

True....Oklahoma City Indians? Oklahoma City Buffaloes?

[Dustbowl]

The SuperSonics still face hurdles in leaving Seattle. The city has sued the team to force the Sonics to honor their lease in Seattle’s Key Arena, which extends through 2010. OOPS!!!

If the NBA does not locate a team here, the sales tax will last through Dec. 31, 2009, raising about $100 million for Ford Center improvements. The practice facility would not be built.
Loose ends and details not yet explained.

With voters giving their approval, the next vote will be in the hands of NBA owners, who are scheduled to meet next month to vote on a proposal by the Seattle SuperSonics’ owners to relocate to Oklahoma City.
Let's go to Nonna's and and join the premature ejaculation party.

[Dustbowl]

True....Oklahoma City Indians? Oklahoma City Buffaloes?

Oklahoma City Buffaloed is more like it.

[bkm645]

The SuperSonics still face hurdles in leaving Seattle. The city has sued the team to force the Sonics to honor their lease in Seattle’s Key Arena, which extends through 2010. OOPS!!!

If the NBA does not locate a team here, the sales tax will last through Dec. 31, 2009, raising about $100 million for Ford Center improvements. The practice facility would not be built.
Loose ends and details not yet explained.

What's not explained? If we do not get a team after the 12 months we have an inproved Ford Center for other events.

[Chefdavies]

I think OKC should get some ABA name or something. No storm refrences. Also, i heard there will be anothe vote coming up in say Nov, to prolong this tax the voters just approved. Not sure what its going to be for but, I would doubt it would pass.

[DVDFreaker]

Oklahoma City Buffaloed is more like it.

Yeah, it does sound good too

[FritterGirl]

It's official:

100% Precincts reporting:

YES - 44,849 61.9%
NO - 27,564 38.1%

Results stayed pretty consistent throughout! YEE HAA!!

[DVDFreaker]

It's official:

100% Precincts reporting:

YES - 44,849 61.9%
NO - 27,564 38.1%

Results stayed pretty consistent throughout! YEE HAA!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS TO EVERYBODY WHO VOTED YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[okctvnewsguy]

I think OKC should get some ABA name or something. No storm refrences. Also, i heard there will be anothe vote coming up in say Nov, to prolong this tax the voters just approved. Not sure what its going to be for but, I would doubt it would pass.

yeah cause we just squeaked this one through, people apparently hate progress

[Dustbowl]

What's not explained? If we do not get a team after the 12 months we have an inproved Ford Center for other events.

Well, are we still a big league city W/O a big league team? That's been the big selling point. Why are you backing out of that idea now?

[AFCM]

Let's go to Nonna's and and join the premature ejaculation party.

You posting crap like this makes me even happier knowing the tax was passed so easily. I hope it just kills you inside to pay an extra cent on the dollar, all so that we who voted yes, get to see an NBA game within the city limits of OKC. I'm content tonight. I hope your day brightens up tomorrow.

[ksearls]

Just came from the party an Nonnas, no problem there Dustbowl, I am totally satisfied!!!! Thank you OKC!!!!!!

[Karried]

I can't believe it.. I watched a movie because I couldn't bear the suspense and fell asleep! I missed our Watch Party..

But now, I'm doing the Happy Dance!

I'm so excited... words can't describe it!

NBA, I'll be first in line if they come for tickets!

I'm So proud of everyone who made this happen! betts, Doug, all of you!

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!

[Dustbowl]

yeah cause we just squeaked this one through, people apparently hate progress

If you really are a TVNEWSGUY, would you please tell your weathermen that a T-storm in Sayre does not warrant 5 hours of breathless, dramatic pre-empted coverage?

[Doug Loudenback]

Just got home from the Chamber's watch party at Nonnas ... pics to follow ... but, for now,

I'M SOOOO HAPPY ... HURTS SO GOOD!!!

[AFCM]

Well, are we still a big league city W/O a big league team? That's been the big selling point. Why are you backing out of that idea now?

We will be a big league city, it's just a matter of when.

- The owner of the Sonics is from OKC
- The Sonics' lease with the city of Seattle will expire soon
- The NBA considers OKC one of the best cities for an NBA team
- OKC passed the sales tax just before the NBA board of governors get together to vote on the relocation

Is any of this starting to add up, yet?

[CCOKC]

You will have to fight for me for first in line for tickets. Especially with the prospect of a nicer arena to enjoy my 41 games a year without crappy bathrooms on the first floor.

[bornhere]

Also, i heard there will be another vote coming up in say Nov, to prolong this tax the voters just approved.

I would be surprised if that happens as early as November. That may have been the plan at one point, but I think it will be 2009. As you probably know, there was a MAPS 3 that was sort of in the drafting stage, and which originally included the Ford Center improvements.

I think that will undergo some significant revisions... more than just taking out the Ford Center project.

[FritterGirl]

I didn't make it to any official watch party, but our party was pretty darn good right here!

Glad those who were at Nonna's could finally join in the celebration right here.

I can't wait till the 10 o'clock news to see what Mr. Glover has to say!

[bkm645]

Well, are we still a big league city W/O a big league team? That's been the big selling point. Why are you backing out of that idea now?

We will come more into the national spot light with a NBA team. When I talk to people from out of state they still think that we all live on farms. With more national exposure we will change that image, and make this city a true big league city. This city is going in the right direction and we need to keep the city moving in that direction. If we do not this city will turn back into what it was in the late 80's and early 90's.
And where did any of us say we were backing out of the idea?

[okctvnewsguy]

If you really are a TVNEWSGUY, would you please tell your weathermen that a T-storm in Sayre does not warrant 5 hours of breathless, dramatic pre-empted coverage?

I am a real TVNEWSGUY and The viewers in Sayre care just as much about not dying as people in the metro... but this isn't the forum for this, And I can't wait to get media passes to the NBA games!

[Dustbowl]

You posting crap like this makes me even happier knowing the tax was passed so easily. I hope it just kills you inside to pay an extra cent on the dollar, all so that we who voted yes, get to see an NBA game within the city limits of OKC. I'm content tonight. I hope your day brightens up tomorrow.

Yes, I agree that all will be well now that we can play basketball in OKC. Whew, we almost voted ourselves back to the horse and buggy. Hey wait a minute!!!! I thought Mayor Mick said this would not cause a tax increase? If so, why am I paying an extra cent in sales tax? I wish you guys would get your stories straight.

I will sleep like a baby tonight unless I start worrying about Clay losing all that money because he loves OKC so much.

Go Oklahoma Buffaloed's!!!!!!

BTW, I will spend my money at THE BRICK.

[betts]

Wow. I can't even express how happy I am. And I will do as I said and shop 100% in OKC for the duration of the tax. So, for those who would like to shop elsewhere to protest (which I actually support - one should be willing to suffer a little for one's principles), I'll do my best to make that up.

[Karried]

I am a real TVNEWSGUY and The viewers in Sayre care just about not dying as people in the metro... but this isn't the forum for this, And I can't wait to get media passes to the NBA games!

Exactly right. This forum is for Election results and celebration ( for most of us) no party poopers allowed here.

And I can't wait to get media passes to the NBA games

You are officially my new best friend...... lol