It's a rainy day in Norman, but my mom is out knocking on doors to talk to voters. Maybe you'll get to see her today! When we spoke over lunch, she had talked to 40 people, and she's on her way to talk with at least 60 more before the end of the day. Openness has really characterized her time as mayor: she listens to constituents, responds to emails, and holds open sessions to get citizen feedback on the various issues before council. She even holds "walks with the mayor" during seasons with better weather!
The opposing campaign has tried to accuse her of being secretive and "corrupt," but if you have had contact with her, you know that's a trumped up charge. A few months ago, someone from the opposing camp filed a freedom of information act request for her emails. She shared them all immediately, and there was nothing even slightly incriminating. I was pretty impressed when she told me that the worst thing in all of her emails was a comment like: "sheesh, this is frustrating!" She really tries hard and listens to everyone.
On the topic of secrecy, I was amazed to find that Ezzell prefers not to use his email account since it is open to the public. Apparently he only responds by phone so that he leaves no written record... not very good for accountability and accessibility!
If you want to support my mom, it's not too late to volunteer this weekend:
Saturday (Feb 20), Meet at Texadelphia (1150 West Lindsey Street)
• 9am-noon, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm
Sunday (Feb 21), same place
• 1pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm
Pompe Stevens, Enslaved Artisan
10 years ago
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