Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tulsa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Vacant board seat and bylaw amendments
Four seats are open, and the commission is working to change bylaws so residents of all of Tulsa County — not just the city proper — can serve.
Covanta tipping-fee increase of 4.6%
The energy recovery facility's tipping fee will rise automatically from $91.01 to $95.20 per ton under a built-in contract adjustment. Higher disposal costs could eventually flow into the cost of running Tulsa's trash system, though no board approval was needed.
Billboard revenue on TDA-owned property
TDA discovered an old Lamar billboard on land it owns north of the IDL that had never generated revenue. A new agreement with annual income and retroactive payments back to 2019 goes to the November board meeting.