Kirkpatrick Heights/Greenwood $5 million expenditure amendment
Summary
Councilor Hall-Harper wants to swap Greenwood Legacy Corporation for TEDC (a certified CDFI) as administrator of the $5 million Kirkpatrick Heights allocation and expand its scope from the ~45-acre master plan area to all of District 1. She argues trust with Partner Tulsa and GLC has been broken over board governance; GLC wants to proceed with the original plan. The council's second reading was the next day.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
$5 million of the $430 million Improve Our Tulsa 3 bond package is at stake, tied to about 45–54 acres of land in North Tulsa.
Depending on the outcome, North Tulsa residents in District 1 stand to gain housing and business development on the former Kirkpatrick Heights land.
Both GLC and Partner Tulsa face loss of the administration role under the amendment; community members worry either way about whose vision controls a once-in-a-generation land opportunity.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Beyond Apology Commission - Aug 21, 2026
The commission is deciding whether to make its reparations summit an annual event starting in 2027, with formal committees, partnerships, and fundraising. A vote is expected next month once cost and partner info from this year's event is available.
Council (Regular) - Jun 3, 2026
The council backed Historic Greenwood District Main Street's participation in the state Main Street program, but residents testified that revitalization must come with real reinvestment in North Tulsa, which they say has historically been shortchanged.
Council Urban & Economic Development Committee - May 13, 2026
An ordinance moves $5 million in 2023 sales tax money to District 1 economic development, prioritizing the Kirkpatrick Heights master plan. Debate focused on making sure the money stays tied to the plan and that TEDC's involvement expands — not replaces — existing partners.
Council (Regular) - May 13, 2026
Voters approved $5 million in 2023 sales tax money for the Kirkpatrick Heights/Greenwood Master Plan, and the council voted 9-0 to place it under TEDC's stewardship rather than city authorities. Dozens of residents feared the change betrays the vote; supporters stressed the plan itself is untouched and TEDC has a proven North Tulsa track record.
African American Affairs Commission - May 12, 2026
Councilor Hall-Harper wants to swap Greenwood Legacy Corporation for TEDC (a certified CDFI) as administrator of the $5 million Kirkpatrick Heights allocation and expand its scope from the ~45-acre master plan area to all of District 1. She argues trust with Partner Tulsa and GLC has been broken over board governance; GLC wants to proceed with the original plan. The council's second reading was the next day.
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