Mark on Olympics, what Tulsans want to hear from the candidates…

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“I believe in a multifaceted approach to public safety involving short- and long-term solutions. I supported the increase in manpower provided by the federal grant. I also support utilizing technology to assist our resource allocation. CompStat is a step in the right direction. We should also build relationships with residents through a visible and interactive police presence in the neighborhoods and by supporting watch programs. These tactics can yield the valuable intelligence used to prevent or solve crime. Since crime is usually about money, the key to long-term reduction in crime is through educational and economic opportunity.”

Tulsa World 10/4/09

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There are articles and commentary about my speech yesterday, but its always best to read exactly what I said…check it out!

“…As a citizen, I fear we have forgotten our principles.  I fear we have disengaged.  I fear we have traded our passion for apathy, our conviction for indifference, and our fortitude for the false comfort of partisan fraternity.

But as a candidate I am here to lead us back from the edge of mediocrity.  I have a better approach, I have a better plan, and I am ready, willing, and able to lead us to a better future…”

Tulsa Press Club, September 30th, 2009

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When you have 20 minutes or so, listen to my interview from Studio Tulsa with Rich Fisher….

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I believe Tulsans deserve to hear candidly from the candidates who will be on the ballot on Nov. 10.  The other campaigns are trying to keep me from being invited to the forums and debates.  I have supporters from both parties, I know the issues and have good judgment.  We need to be open with the public, and earn their votes, not hide behind political parties, money, produced commercials, handlers.  That is politics, not statesmanship.  Tulsa deserves better.  Lets be open, talk about and debate the issues, keep it respectful not personal, and show Tulsa its options so they can make an informed decision on November 10.

Update: I received this in an email:  “You can also add that Dewey failed to show at the NAIOP forum he agreed to attend with Adelson on Sept. 16th of last week.  You should have been invited, but Bartlett had a “business meeting” to attend at the last moment before the forum before a real estate group.”  (P.S.  I was not invited to the “real estate group” forum either…)

Tulsa World

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Check out my interview on the Pat Campbell Show on 1170 KFAQ

Check out Wednesday’s Tulsa World article entitled “Hopefuls Back Density”  As a city, we can embrace population growth, prepare for an increase in density, and attract residents and businesses, or we can ignore it, increase our problems, and lose out on revenues that pay for our schools, our public safety and health personnel, and our roads and bridges.

Tulsa World

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Someone who has thought the issues through and has firm opinions about those that are in the best interest of the city “can appeal to a lot of people who do feel that they’re not represented by the status quo system”. . .

“I have people that started out in either camp and have now moved to mine. They are smart people with creative ideas who want new solutions to our old problems.”

Tulsa World
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Channel 8 stopped by to do an introductory video for their campaign coverage.  Thanks KTUL.  I thought I did alright considering the short notice…but next time I’ll nail it!

Click Here to Watch: Independent Candidate for Mayor Mark Perkins

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Primary Election Watch Party.

Tulsa County News
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