Mayor Taylor won't run

[RecycleMichael]

KTUL says she won't run for re-election.

[Conan71]

I'm disappointed.  She's been incredibly effective as mayor.  I don't agree with everything she's done as mayor, but I do believe in many ways Tulsa is a much better city due to her influence.

[RecycleMichael]

I agree. I have worked for forty Mayors in twelve towns...she was the best of all of them.

[jne]

I'm disappointed.  She's been incredibly effective as mayor.  I don't agree with everything she's done as mayor, but I do believe in many ways Tulsa is a much better city due to her influence.

+1 

[Conan71]

Yeah, but what do I know?  According to FOTD and a few others, I hate women and am threatened by powerful women.  

I was an adamant opponent to her last campaign yet I gladly would have supported her this time around.  I think she could have garnered 65% of the vote.

What's the line now on Martinson running?  I'll vote for whomever is running against him if he does run.

[RecycleMichael]

The opponents have sure been tough on her. Bastards.

The hardest thing about public service is the public

[Gold]

I'm kind of bummed about this, but can't blame her.  A lot of people seem to have it out for her, but a lot of people don't know jack taco.  She doesn't have a perfect record, but she's done well as far as I'm concerned.

The silver lining is that hopefully someone comes along who doesn't polarize people or invite controversy and that can truly bring people together.  The thing is, I'm pretty sure the people kicking up dirt at KT would be doing it no matter who the mayor is.  Tulsa seems to have this group of haters that don't want progress and seem to prefer to be pessimistic.

The candidates listed in the World article mostly scare the crap out of me.  I don't think we'll find anyone better for this job right now.

Any chance people can get her to reconsider?

[jne]

Without an enemy for any councilor alliance to rail against, there is plenty of opportunity for a wild card here.

[Townsend]

With everything I've read I can't blame her for not running again.

I'm thick skinned but damn.

[pmcalk]

Does it seem a little odd that she would have had so many fundraisers, her kickoff, etc...., only to decide not to run?  I hear she has already raised a lot of money, and I would think she has a very good chance of winning.

My guess--she's running for Sullivan's seat.

[kylieosu]

With everything I've read I can't blame her for not running again.

I'm thick skinned but damn.

I totally agree. I also think she's done a great job, but geez....the hatred spewing from the TW commenters is really kind of disturbing honestly.

[Gold]

I generally ignore the TW commenters unless there is some special reason to check it out.

The latest update makes it sound like she is really done with political office; something about being a business person and not a mayor.  That's sort of odd to me.  I think she did a fine job and I voted for the other guy last time around.

[TUalum0982]

Yeah, but what do I know?  According to FOTD and a few others, I hate women and am threatened by powerful women. 

I was an adamant opponent to her last campaign yet I gladly would have supported her this time around.  I think she could have garnered 65% of the vote.

What's the line now on Martinson running?  I'll vote for whomever is running against him if he does run.

So I can count on your vote?? What are the chances that a 27yr old with a college degree and operations management experience can beat a Tulsa City Councilor who doesn't know his donkey from his head??   

[Wilbur]

The people who lined up against the Mayor was because of how she handled 'business.'  It didn't come down to right and wrong, it became a personal crusade of having to win.  Her 'team' approach was a joke because you didn't dare go against the team.  The team had no input, unless your input was agreeing with her.

While I think she has done some good for the city, and I could list a few items, as a combination citizen/employee, I'm glad to see her go.  I think us citizens will be dealing with some of the problems she created and left behind for some time.

I'm wondering if some of the upcoming council voting that won't go her way played a part.

[Gaspar]

Does it seem a little odd that she would have had so many fundraisers, her kickoff, etc...., only to decide not to run?  I hear she has already raised a lot of money, and I would think she has a very good chance of winning.

My guess--she's running for Sullivan's seat.

Perhaps she's seeking higher office? 
I think she leaves on a high note.  She has been very good for Tulsa.