Use of BOK Center - Mayor Taylor vs. Tulsa Talons

[joiei]

From the BOK website, faq page, 

MISCELLANEOUS

24) Can I host a business meeting or special event at BOK Center?
          - Corporate/private gatherings are available for 10 to 20,000 patrons. Catering and event planning services are also available. Please call 918.894.4200 for more information.

From the same website, under Overview, booking the center page

Looking to book an event at the BOK Center?
We want to speak to you. Together, we can find a deal that is right for you and make your event a success. Our goal is to provide you with an excellent, turn-key experience to keep you coming back from year-to-year.

FOR BOOKING, Contact SMG at 1.918.894.4200

[Wilbur]

The BOK Center is available to rent for special events and I don't believe anyone else has to discuss their arrangements with the city council.

Don't know about the whole building, but I heard the lobby costs $10k to rent for an event.

The ball park in OKC also has sections of the building that are available to rent for events (was at one such event).  While I have no first hand knowledge, I would be surprised if the BOK did not have similar areas of the building available for all types of events. 

[DowntownNow]

Glad to hear there is availability for these kinds of events.  And it would seem the first charge that led this post was in error so no conflicts.  My only concern in asking is that everyone is on the same level of play when it comes to being able to book.  Sounds like they are.

[nathanm]

My only concern in asking is that everyone is on the same level of play when it comes to being able to book.  Sounds like they are.

And rather than look at the BOk Center website to figure that out, you rely on other people to do it for you after you baselessly attack the mayor? 

[joiei]

And rather than look at the BOk Center website to figure that out, you rely on other people to do it for you after you baselessly attack the mayor? 

nathanm,  some people are just lazy or are just trying to create conflict when none really exists.  Is this part of the thinking we have gotten to today, attack first then hope that the unfounded rumors and lies might be true?   I have seen that happen on this site more than once. 

It was a nice day, most of the snow melted. 

[RecycleMichael]

I am amazed this story is still around...I heard people were buzzing about it tonight at dinner.

[Wilbur]

Looks like there's more to the story.  And looks like it was probably true!

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20090403_11_A11_MayorK236772

[RecycleMichael]

The story says the league made some last minute changes as well.

[Jitter Free]

No need to apologize Cannon Fooder, Nathanm and Joiei.  Just take a look at the local section of the Tulsa World today.

Funny how some people just go to a website or two and believe they have investigated the entire situation.  Hmmmm, didn't another prominent blogger have to apologize recently for being to quick to judge and then just writing nonsense without investigating the facts first.

[RecycleMichael]

Maybe you should be the one apologizing, Jitter.

Your original post said..."After receiving approval for all of these dates from the BOK Center, the Talons then had all of their materials printed with these dates, published the dates, etc..."   

The Tulsa World says, "Taylor's event wasn't necessarily the determining factor for the Talons' final schedule because the league also made some last-minute changes."

Did you just lie to us...or did you just go to one website or two and not investigate the entire situation?

[waterboy]

Did I miss something? Why would they apologize? The story made it clear that schedule dates for the Talons were not yet solidified with the league. Also, they didn't feel particularly slighted and that such schedule pre-emptions were common. You on the other hand made it look like a sinister attempt by the mayor to utilize the arena for personal use while costing the taxpayers and the Talons. Now, we're out a $15,000 booking. Man up and apologize.

[Hoss]

No need to apologize Cannon Fooder, Nathanm and Joiei.  Just take a look at the local section of the Tulsa World today.

Funny how some people just go to a website or two and believe they have investigated the entire situation.  Hmmmm, didn't another prominent blogger have to apologize recently for being to quick to judge and then just writing nonsense without investigating the facts first.

Isn't it funny how you didn't pipe back up until someone at the Whirled took a potshot at Taylor and her daughter?  Why weren't you defending your statement last week?  Now it looks like you have two black eyes.

This is the classic 'mountain out of a molehill'.

[Conan71]

Making a story about the reaction to this is making Tulsa look really podunk.

If they had the money to book the center, were paying the prevailing rate, and no un-due pressure was applied to move the Talons game, I think it was a brilliant stroke for the daughter of the mayor to want to have the reception in a public Tulsa venue.

I'm starting to wonder about Christiansen.  Wasn't he the councilor complaining his contituents (he represents one of the more affluent districts) would be burdened by $2.00 per month for curb-side recycling?  I've been a long-time supporter of him, but I'm starting to get really tired of the constant bickering between certain members of the council and the mayor.

[TURobY]

...I'm starting to get really tired of the constant bickering between certain members of the council and the mayor.

You're only NOW noticing this? I haven't been following city politics for long, but as long a I can remember it has always been a battle between Mayor and Council. And while discourse can be helpful in presenting new ideas or techniques, arguing about EVERYTHING (recycling, community gardens, streets, etc) is holding the city back...

[swake]

Making a story about the reaction to this is making Tulsa look really podunk.

If they had the money to book the center, were paying the prevailing rate, and no un-due pressure was applied to move the Talons game, I think it was a brilliant stroke for the daughter of the mayor to want to have the reception in a public Tulsa venue.

I'm starting to wonder about Christiansen.  Wasn't he the councilor complaining his contituents (he represents one of the more affluent districts) would be burdened by $2.00 per month for curb-side recycling?  I've been a long-time supporter of him, but I'm starting to get really tired of the constant bickering between certain members of the council and the mayor.

I think Christiansen is a good guy, but he's ambitious (which itself is not a bad thing) and I think lately he keeps trying to find some issue that will gain him some traction and help him get elected mayor.  I would not go so far as to call him a pander-monkey like Brogdon or Terrell, but sadly he's getting there.