Remarks by Debra Wimpee
152 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 7
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“Okay, perfect. We do have a citizen that wants to speak on behalf of this item. Christopher Cochran?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Cochran. I was not even close, so sorry.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Okay. Can Kenny or Rebecca, can you address that?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“So I think that's exactly what she was saying, though, is that because of the annexation, it will come in as agriculture. That's what she's saying.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Okay, sir. Thank you so much. We understand. Thank you. Do you have a motion?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. Item seven is public hearings, appeals, presentations, recognitions, and awards. seven, eight, it's a presentation of a citation of recognition signed by the mayor and presented to the youth on guard Memorial foundation.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“So they're going to give a presentation on the youth on guard and I'm extremely excited to have them here. I've been supporting this organization. I think maybe since. Civil Air Patrol kind of took it on, right? So I'm just going to let you know that I've known Bailey since she was a toddler, and I'm just so proud of her. I'm sure she's super excited that I shared that. So you ladies take it away, and then I'll do the recognitions at the end.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“And I'll just add real quick. So you guys do this every Memorial Day weekend. You start on Saturday after the Floral Haven Field of Remembrance ceremony. And you go until 4 o'clock on Monday on Memorial Day weekend?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Okay. On Memorial Day, rather. Yes. And they do it 24-7, rain or shine. Going in the middle of that early morning time or in the middle of the night and just hearing the clicking of the The tags on the poles is very moving and very humbling. And just the stillness of the night and just hearing the clicking of the dog tags is pretty incredible. And watching these sentinels, these cadets that are out there and what they've given of their time. And like you said, they're 13 years old. What was the youngest, 12, that you had on that?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“My granddaughter's 12. I'm not sure that she could. Bless her heart. You know, I mean. I'm not sure that she could maintain the level of dignity and respect that you guys have. I shouldn't say that she couldn't. I'm sure she could. Just kidding. She could. But it's very impressive. And both of you leading it is quite impressive as well. And I'm very proud of both of you. One of the reasons why I wanted to do this presentation is because I'm almost positive most people aren't even aware that our city puts on this reenactment of the unknown soldier. And as far as Arlington goes, our vice mayor…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“So that's just a bonus item. I do have a certificate of recognitions for you all. And so I'm going to read this and then we'll come down and we'll all take a picture with you all.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“I also have a surprise for you guys after this recognition. Okay, so citation of recognition presented to the Youth on Guard Memorial Foundation. Whereas each Memorial Day weekend at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens here in our city, the Youth on Guard Memorial Foundation keeps a continuous reenactment of the Watch Memorial at a replica tomb of the unknown soldier, that those who gave their lives in defense of our nation may be remembered, and whereas the youth sentinels of the foundation give their time and their training to keep the post with the position and bearing it is due, that the men…”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“So item eight is citizens' opportunity to address the council on general topics related to city business or services. No action may be taken on matters under this item. We do have some citizens signed up to speak on this item. Brayden Rowland.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Well, under item eight, we can't. Okay. Yeah. Okay. We just hear what you have to share with us.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Yeah, we can have you submit it, and that way we would have it on record.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“He's not your servant, but thank you. Chuck Rowland.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you so much. Alan Jackson.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right. Item 9, General Counsel Business 9A, Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Approval of Three names for three separate spaces within this new South Broken Arrow Library. Chief Moore.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“It was a really great list. There were some that I wasn't aware of on there, like going way back. Anyone have any additional? And are we deciding that tonight?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“She was also the sixth female mayor in the United States, if you can imagine, in 1931.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“He says yes. So let's make the motion. And what will it be?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“All right. So we have a motion and a second.”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026
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“Oh, we already voted. Oh, we already voted. Just kidding. It's already happening. You're in. You're in. You're in, John. I was like, should we name the jail?”
City Council · Sep 1, 2026