Tulsa Cold Case

10/23/2026

DISTRICT 1: BEFORE WE MAKE A CHANGE, LET’S ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS!

Why is an outside organization spending money on television advertisements and direct mail criticizing District 1 Councilwoman Vanessa Hall-Harper? These ads contain misleading claims.

DISTRICT 1 IS ALREADY IN THE MINORITY. LET’S DO THE MATH!

The Tulsa City Council has nine members: two Democrats, one Independent, and six Republicans. Six members constitute the majority.

Why replace an experienced councilwoman with a challenger who would also serve as a minority member? Consider the data center vote: The proposal passed 9–0, according to the vote being discussed. Why single out Vanessa Hall-Harper when every councilor voted in favor? Even a no vote from her would not have changed the unanimous outcome.

So what would Dr. Wilson do differently, and how would her vote have changed the result when all nine councilors supported the proposal?

District 1 deserves answers based on each candidate’s record, proposals, and ability to work within a council where six members form the majority. Fresh ideas matter, but results also require experience, relationships, knowledge of city government, and a concrete strategy for building support.

BEFORE DISTRICT 1 MAKES A CHANGE, LET’S ASK FOR A PLAN—NOT JUST A PROMISE.

Our community deserves to know not only what a candidate wants to accomplish, but how that candidate intends to get it done.

10/23/2026

TULSA CITIZENS DESERVE ACCOUNTABILITY!

Tulsa has nine City Council districts and nine elected councilors. No single councilor can raise our utility rates or approve major city decisions alone. These decisions require the votes and actions of the governing body under the applicable rules.

If councilors voted to support utility rate increases or decisions involving Big Tech and data centers, they must be held accountable for their own votes. If they opposed those decisions, the public deserves to know that, too.

Stop putting all the blame on one councilor when multiple votes were required. Every councilor who supported a decision must answer to the citizens they represent.

NINE DISTRICTS. NINE COUNCILORS. EVERY VOTE MATTERS. EVERY COUNCILOR MUST ANSWER TO THE PEOPLE OF TULSA.

Our utility bills, our city, our future. Tulsa citizens deserve transparency, honest answers, and accountability from every councilor—not excuses and finger-pointing.

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

District 1, Let’s Talk About Leadership, Judgment, and Accountability.

Dr. Wilson, I have a question about your decision to wear your campaign T-shirt at a public forum. While candidates have every right to promote their campaigns, it is also important to consider how those actions may be perceived in a setting where neutrality and public trust matter.

Could this create the impression of free campaign advertising or lead people to believe the forum organizers support your candidacy? Regardless of the intention, candidates should be mindful of maintaining a clear distinction between campaign activities and community forums.

Dr. Wilson, can you clarify your intentions? And as we look toward the future, how will you ensure that decisions made in office prioritize the public interest over political or personal interests?

I am not accusing you of pay-to-play, but I believe District 1 residents deserve transparency, accountability, and a clear understanding of the standards our elected officials will uphold.

On November 3, vote for a record of performance, not just promises. Vote Vanessa Hall-Harper for District 1 City Councilor!