Time To Dump Our Antiquated Municipal Government

[HOT ROD]

Im sure you are correct downtownguy, I was just under the impression that there were originally three proposals, Hogan, Tal, and Cordish. Maybe this was wishful thinking on my part or I misread one of Patrick's threads.

Thanks for the correction about LoBrick. But nonetheless, I still think OKC should consider a change of govt over to Strong Mayor-Council.

[Midtowner]

It would certainly be an issue worth studying... But maybe not. Realistically, imagine trying to convince our current city council to vote themselves out of existance. 'taint happenin', I detect a "no" storm, ah-no-ha.

I think each system certainly has its pro's and cons. At the end of the day, under both systems, the voters will decide who is best for them. One positive about the current system that I believe hasn't come up yet is that some of the councilpersons (e.g. Willa Johnson) represent minority communities that under the "strong", "accountable" mayor would be completely marginalized. Willa Johnson, though she tends to be a little off the deep end on some of her stances, in my opinion does an excellent job representing the feelings of her district.

Also, the council does really help us to maintain the status queue in the event that a corrupt and bad mayor is elected. They especially help in bringing some of their actions to light. I can understand, for example more than one city councilman strongly opposing Humpheries a few years back. I think that opposition movement is one of the reasons that no one will vote for him now.

It's an interesting discussion, but really, at the end of the day, it's a purely academic one.

[Patrick]

Im sure you are correct downtownguy, I was just under the impression that there were originally three proposals, Hogan, Tal, and Cordish. Maybe this was wishful thinking on my part or I misread one of Patrick's threads.

Thanks for the correction about LoBrick. But nonetheless, I still think OKC should consider a change of govt over to Strong Mayor-Council.

A little of topic, but I just wanted to clarify something Hot Rod stated here.

The 3 original proposals were actually

1.Hogan-Torchmark (now Hogan-Stonegate...long story of how that happened)

2.Bricktown 2000 (Moshe Tal and later Cordish)

3.Sooner Investments. This third company didn't have much of a proposal, and they kept things general. THey basically just said they'd develop shops and restaurants.

Anyways, just a clarification.

Back the the great discussion on comparing two forms of government.