Regular Council Meeting, April 1, 2026
Approves Rezoning MPD-6 Reconsideration - US Highway 412 Area, unanimous
What happened
The Tulsa City Council denied the reappointment of Steve Mitchell to the Tulsa Development Authority in a 5-4 vote, with Councilor Hall Harper citing his lack of empathy for North Tulsa communities and inappropriate conduct toward a Partner Tulsa employee.
- Jurisdiction
- Tulsa, OK
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 1, 2026
- Decisions
- 8 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (4)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsWest of Southwest Corner of Charles Page Boulevard and South 49th West
ApprovedPlat - Cottages
ApprovedPlat - Villas
ApprovedFair Oaks Ranch LLC and Rob Wall LLC
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 8
Reappointment of Steve Mitchell to Tulsa Development Authority
Council denied the reappointment of Steve Mitchell to the Tulsa Development Authority (term would have expired 07/31/2028). Councilor Hall Harper moved to deny, citing Mitchell's lack of empathy for North Tulsa communities, his statement that her community 'needs these types of developments' regarding dollar stores despite food insecurity concerns, and his alleged threat to a new Partner Tulsa employee.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Tulsa City Council denied the reappointment of Steve Mitchell to the Tulsa Development Authority in a 5-4 vote, with Councilor Hall Harper citing his lack of empathy for North Tulsa communities and inappropriate conduct toward a Partner Tulsa employee.
Key Decisions (8)
Reappointment of Steve Mitchell to Tulsa Development Authority
Reappointments to Sales Tax Overview and HUD Community Development Committees
Final Plat - Villas at Watercrest 1
Final Plat - Cottages at Watercrest
Rezoning Z7848 - Charles Page Boulevard
Rezoning MPD-6 Reconsideration - US Highway 412 Area
Rezoning MPD-6 - US Highway 412 Area
Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission Reorganization
Development Activity (2)
Villas at Watercrest 1
Residential
Cottages at Watercrest
Residential
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Two large residential subdivisions totaling 157 lots on 44+ acres…
Sentiment
Council discussion revealed tension over development decisions in North Tulsa,…
Infrastructure
Public hearing held on public safety oversight charter amendment with…
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