Phil Lakin, Jr.

Eviction prevention and legal representation program

Backed by a PY 26 HUD allocation plus private United Way funding through the SEMR Institute partnership since 2023.

Flock surveillance and privacy policy

Mattress disposal rises to $20 each starting October 1, still well below private landfill costs.

Safe Move Tulsa homelessness reporting and funding pace

Uses proceeds of the existing 2017 temporary sales tax — no new tax, but tens of millions redirected toward homelessness services.

city job recruitment

Budget-neutral for the children/families office; $137,000 shifts from contract services to salary.

Homelessness and winter shelter

You’re paying for repeated sweeps and cleanups that don’t stick, so don’t count on encampment clearance saving money long-term.

city jail closure

$1.5 million from the 2016 Vision fund, down from the previously discussed $3 million cap.

jail closure

Closing the jail could shift detention costs to other agencies or free up city dollars, but the exact budget effect isn’t clear yet.

jail death lawsuit

If the suit moves forward, Tulsa taxpayers could end up covering legal defense costs and any settlement or judgment, adding pressure to the city budget.

warrant amnesty event

Taxpayers may save some court and jail processing costs, though the city and county forgo some fine revenue.

jail conditions lawsuit

Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal defense costs and a potential settlement or judgment if the lawsuit succeeds.

lawsuit over jail death

If the suit succeeds, Tulsa could be on the hook for damages and costly jail health upgrades—meaning taxpayer money and budget pressure.

General Obligation Bonds Series 2026A (7.a)

General Obligation Bonds Series 2026A — $65.66 million (4.b)

General Obligation Bonds Series 2026A (7.a)