How many TulsaNow forum contributors are running for office?

[RecycleMichael]

Count me in! District 4.

Let me say that I will give a small donation to any candidate who will post their thoughts about any relevent issue this summer.

Thanks for accepting the challenge. What is the issue and what do you think?

[Cats Cats Cats]

RINO?

Do I need to buy more firearms or wear camo?

Yes

[TUalum0982]

Count me in! District 4.

now just posting something relevant and RM will gladly cut you a check. 

[Liz Wright]

Although the candidate questionnaires have consummed much time and energy, I have thoroughly appreciated the wide range of questions asked. I have particularly enjoyed the Chamber of Tulsa questionnaire.

Something relevant. The concept of the council - manager form of government. Granted I have only done preliminary research on the topic. What struck me - 1) Cities above a certain population (Tulsa would fall into this category) use the council - manager form almost exclusively 2) These cities are financially okay.

As was pointed out - the city charter would permit the hiring of a city manager now. I haven't investigated that claim.

I would enjoy responses. What are the pitfalls, the pros and cons, the practicality of considering a change in government form?