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The record number of city employees is needed to keep up with the city’s growth, officials say.

The 9.5-mile Northwest BRT will run from downtown to the end of the line at Northwest Expressway and Meridian Avenue.

It was the first time in the history of the city’s Metropolitan Area Projects that money has been set aside for operations and upkeep.

The Journal Record asked the four candidates on the ballot to share their top concerns for Oklahoma City and what they would bring to the job.

Candidates Carol Hefner, Jimmy Lawson and Frank Urbanic also criticized Mayor David Holt for choosing to skip the debate.

The City Council approved a master development agreement for the construction and development of the MAPS 4 project in the Innovation District. Activities at Innovation Hall could include l

The Oklahoma County Commission pushed off a vote on funding for the new county jail.

The Oklahoma City Council approved the preliminary report on the $85 million MAPS 4 project and authorized the architect to develop the final plans and specifications for bidding.

The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday approved pay raises for city employees and appointments to subcommittees that will help guide the 16 projects included in the MAPS 4 program.

The coliseum is one of three large-venue projects in Oklahoma City. The others are $115 million in improvements to the downtown arena and construction of a new