In a release late Tuesday, the Brent VanNorman campaign backs the election recount outcome.

“After the largest recount in Tulsa County history, the razor-thin results of the August 27th Tulsa mayoral election have been certified. Each candidate lost votes due to ballot errors, but not enough to make the difference. The VanNorman campaign also learned of several opportunities to strengthen election integrity, particularly as it pertains to early voting. While we are continuing to inspect absentee envelopes, at this time, the campaign supports the verified outcome and expresses its deepest appreciation for everyone involved in ensuring a transparent and accurate process,” the team wrote.

Brent VanNorman said, “While the overall outcome didn’t change, the recount has played out fairly, and we stand by the results.”

Editorial: The City of Tulsa’s Strong Mayor form of government should be changed to a city manager form, but sadly, that is not on the ballot next Tuesday. Voters will, at the least, likely narrow the field of candidates to manage a $1 billion organization (annual) with 3,500 employees. Only Brent VanNorman has experience worthy of the role.

At the June Women for Tulsa forum, VanNorman said, “I was a CPA and worked for a firm for about nine years then had my first midlife crisis and went to seminary and pastored for about ten years. I had my second midlife crisis and went to law school. I then went to work for an international law firm and became a patent attorney engaged in patent litigation work. In addition, I helped run three businesses: a title insurance company, an impact investment fund, and a software company.”

VanNorman continued, “I think the next mayor needs to be someone who has managed employees before, knows how to look at a budget, and knows how to cut fat from a budget and there is plenty of fat in the Tulsa budget. I have studied the budget for the next year and there are places we can cut.”

Editorial: Designed to be a part-time weak council, Tulsa’s group approved a ballot proposition to increase their salaries to $34,000-yr with automatic cost-of-living increases. The second proposition Tuesday will raise the auditor’s pay to $142,500 annually. Both should be refused by voters. This is the council that, contrary to state directives, imposed mask mandates and lockdowns. Until city officials make right with those harmed by the now proven unscientific, harmful, and unconstitutional policies – no increase is justified.

Now contesting for all Council offices, we encourage everyone to do their own research. The following are Tulsa Today’s recommendations and notes for your consideration.