"This is not an official presidential visit. This is a disaster in the making and Tulsa must say no. Preserve our image, save our downtown and arena.."
It seems Keith is alarmed at the massive popularity of a Trump rally and how it may catapult his general election campaign. She seems determined to stop the momentum in any way she can, and by any argument she can muster.
Her claim that the arena cannot be rented out for any political group, seems to put her at odds with constitutional law and the oath of office she swore faithfulness to. At some point the citizens must consider this failure to recognize constitutional rights and the promises that Keith & other county & city leaders made regarding the BOK arena and it's potential uses by concert promoters, church groups, and any endeavor. Taxpayers were persuaded to approve the commercial venue in hopes that it would attract top national events and boost the profile of Tulsa as a growing metropolitan center. Music concerts were especially pitched as a reason to spend tax dollars on the venue. It was supposed to build our economy by boosting tourism and creating jobs. |
Late last night, President Trump's campaign office announced a change in the Tulsa rally date. It's going to be Saturday evening june 20th, instead of Friday. Registered attendees will automatically be welcomed for the new date. The rally is at the BOK Center, in downtown Tulsa. Although the Tulsa Juneteenth organization completely cancelled all 2020 commemorative activities, due to pandemic concerns, others want Tulsa to focus on the historic Texas emancipation of African slaves. Oklahoma slaves were not emancipated by the Indian Nations until a later date. Yesterday, a rushed new event was organized by a consortium of groups, and placed on the TulsaJuneteenth website. The new event will be held on Greenwood Ave., a street named for a wealthy slave owner who was principal chief of the Choctaw Nation (Greenwood LeFlore).
But August 11th Is Cherokee & Creek Slave Emancipation Day
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