Michael Blunk News Today

The stain of civil asset forfeiture on the conscience of residents persuaded the Norman City Council on Tuesday to use general fund money instead of a free pot of cash

Apr 25, 2021 The City of Norman received 10 applications for the interim Ward 2 seat, which has been vacant twice in one year. At least two candidates applied for the second time, and two were candidates who vied for the seat during the February special election. The application window closed Friday. The seat became vacant after the death of newly-elected David Perry in August 2020, and the resignation of Matt McGarry this March. A committee will review the applications and make a nomination to...

After two vacancies in one year, nearly a dozen new and former candidates applied for the Norman City Council’s interim Ward 2 seat.  The Ward 2 carousel began after the sudden death of former Ward 2 councilmember David Perry last August. The seat was filled by a city council appointee and former Ward 2 councilmember, Joe Carter, who did not seek permanent election in the February 2021 election.  OU Russian Professor Matt McGarry won the February election with 51.34 percent of the vo...