Municipal Candidates Not Using Tulsa Vendors

[Liz Wright]

Liz, do you have a web site?  I live in D-4.  I've only seen Barnes and Gomez signs so far and don't know much about your campaign, but would like to know more.

Thanks for asking - You might know that I am a Planning Commissioner. It is excellent training for the council. Here's the League of Women Voters survey and I think there will be an article in the Urban Tulsan next week. No web site yet -

Candidate Questionnaire

City Council – District 4

Name: Elizabeth A. Wright

Address: 1919 S. Florence Ave. Tulsa, OK
Mailing: P.O. Box 52412, Tulsa, OK 74152
Phone: 749-9494
Email: Wright4Tulsa@gmail.com

Biography:

A fourth generation Tulsan and entrepreneur, Elizabeth (Liz) Wright lives in Florence Park with her teenage son, Brooklyn. Liz attended the University of Oklahoma matriculating with a BA in Political Science and a BS in Physics. After graduation, Liz worked for Liberty Mutual in Philadelphia and then for Major Controls as Sales Engineer with an eleven state territory. Transferred to Tulsa in 1991, Liz continued with Major Controls as a Project Engineer until Major sold in 1996. While obtaining her Masters in Education, Liz taught physics at TU and TCC; and opened Tutor Hall Educational Services, LLC in 2002. Volunteer and community participation began in high school and continues to her most recent responsibilities as Florence Park Neighborhood President (2007-09), Tulsa Metropolitan Planning Commission (2008-09), and the Tulsa Preservation Commission (2009).
Liz is committed to supporting small business development, balanced and open land use policies and bringing the citizen voice back to the city.

Organization Affiliations: Present: Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commissioner; Ex-Officio: Tulsa Preservation Commission. Formerly: Florence Park Neighborhood Association President; Junior League of Philadelphia, Junior League of Tulsa; Laughing Matter Improv and acting roles through Tulsa's Heller Theater. Cub Scout Leader

Education:    B.A. Political Science,   1980 University of Oklahoma
      B.S.  Physics – Engineering Physics,  1986 University of Oklahoma
      M.S.  Education: Curriculum & Instruction – Physics Education. 2001. Oklahoma State             University

Experience:  Twenty five years experience in technical, manufacturing, industrial and education. Start up business now in its' 7th year. Extensive interaction with all levels of management, union and non-union personnel, government and public agencies.   Expertise in project management, training and development, problem solving strategies and customer relations. Employers include Liberty Mutual (Loss Prevention and Safety), Major Controls (Project Engineer & Sales Manager), University of Tulsa & Tulsa Community College (Instructor of Physics).

Questions:

1. What are your top priorities for your constituent area?

   a. Local economic development supports, strengthens and stabilizes the community.

   b. Infrastructure: streets, sewer, storm water, transportation, utilities

   c. Land use planning which encourages local economic development; is sensitive to environmental concerns and addresses infrastructure impact.

   d. Increasing the diversity on Tulsa's Boards, Authorities, and Commissions to reflect the population of Tulsa.

   e. Fiscal accountability and review of Public Works.

2. Why should voters elect you?

As a self-employed business owner and head of household income provider I am acutely aware of the everyday issues confronting the home owner and business owner. The City Council affects our quality of living and impacts our property values more than any elected official. Due to exposure of land use and zoning matters as a Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commissioner, I am passionate for the need to have a councilor with planning experience. Citizens need to feel and to know that their city officials are elected to advocate, negotiate and protect their interests.

3. What will you contribute to office if elected?

I will bring my cumulative years of experience in business, education and the community to the city council. Advocating to protect, preserve, enhance and to balance the needs and concerns of District 4 with the city: and to further represent all citizens of Tulsa.  Promoting the unique and distinctive character of District 4 to encourage local economic development to revitalize and energize the heart and soul of Tulsa!

In short, when I became the President of Florence Park I heard and saw needs that required attention. As a TMAPC commissioner, I hear and see needs that deserve attention. As a councilor, I will be able to hear, to see and to do. 

[Liz Wright]

Support District 4 Small Businesses

I would like to credit the Small Businesses that have assisted my campaign thus far:

Bob McCormick Photographers - John McCormick
Classie Clippers - Judy Spence
A&B Printing - Tony
Multiprint - Tracey

Everything that can be done by District 4 is being done by District 4!

Thanks to all!

Liz Wright

[Liz Wright]

The list grows:
Ty's Hamburgers
Abco Rents
Nelson's

Thanks to all!

[sgrizzle]

Is haircutting a campaign expense?

My COMPLETE list of vendors:
Joe Momma's Pizza
Transport Worker's Union Sign Shop
Staples (I needed to make some copies)

[Bat Bat]

I received another mail advertisment today for Dewey Bartlett.  It was mailed out of Oklahoma City using Oklahoma City vendors (political consultants, creative designers, printers, mailers, etc...).  I wonder how many Tulsa people / companies could have done the same work (hopefully even better as you will read below) for the same amount or less.

The Oklahoma City company that did the work was a company called Majority Designs.  Unfortunately, the quality of this firm's work is something to be desired.  They misspelled Dewey Bartlett's name on the cover and then again on the inside.  They spelled it "Dewey Bartlet" in big bold white letters each time.

This is some great quality work coming out of Oklahoma City from Majority Designs.  If you want misspelled mail advertisements use Majority Designs out of Oklahoma City. 

Dewey, I think you should get a refund.  Better yet, I think you should use Tulsa vendors if you want to be the Mayor of the City of Tulsa.

Go Tulsa!!!!