Remarks by Stephen Tyler Holman
32 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“We're elected to city council at the exact same time in 2013 and served for six years together. So always a pleasure to see you here back at City Hall. All right.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“A proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming the month of September 2026 as Healthy Aging Month in the City of Norman. Whereas the City of Norman recognizes that older adults are valued members of our community whose experience, knowledge, and continued engagement strengthen the social, cultural, civic, and economic vitality of our city. And whereas September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month, And the 2026 theme, Curiosity Has No Age Limit, celebrates lifelong learning, creativity, purpose, and resilience while encouraging people of all ages to make healthy…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“and as she mentioned the norman ford initiative which was approved by norman voters in two thousand fifteen uh... is what paid for adult wellness and education center what used to would have been known as a senior citizen center but now it is more than just sitting at a table playing cards or dominoes. It's really an interactive space. And the age is 50, so a lot of folks don't think of 50 as older, but really the median age in Norman, in the United States, is only 37 years old. So most people think we'll live to be 100, but really the average lifespan for men is around 75, and for women it's…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“They all have tomorrow's date on them. Also, we used to have pocket constitutions, I think, here in the lobby at City Hall. I might need to restock on that. But I think it's important that everybody know that document and keep that with you in your car, keep it in your office, in your house, whatever it may be. And make sure that not only that we know it, but understand what it means and how lucky we are to live in a nation that has something like that to guide our government and ourselves And so thank you so much again for being here to accept that and help be here every year actually that…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes, I've known Robert for a very long time in Willamari as well. And just thank you all so much for Norman Music Festival. Just that alone is something I could have only dreamed of happening in downtown Norman when I was a kid when it was mostly abandoned and there were no events happening. And now seeing it close down for a couple days and a couple tens of thousands of people in between and all sorts of fun is just a wonderful thing. And knowing that the type of community Norman is is a reason why you ended up here and why you've stayed here. So thank you again so much. Next up is suicide…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, a proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Norman, Oklahoma, proclaiming September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Norman, whereas the month of September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, with September 10th observed as World Suicide Prevention Day, highlighting the importance of hope, compassion, and meaningful connections in creating communities where everyone feels valued and supported, and whereas everyone has a role in suicide prevention by learning the warning signs starting starting caring conversations, reducing stigma, and connecting those in need with…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“All right, thank you again for being here to accept that. Her son, I would have graduated Norman High in 2004, so I would have been there when her son was there, and he's slightly younger than I am, so it can really be an issue for anybody in our lives, and like she said, there's more than just the 988 number, which is really helpful. There's a lot more action that could be taken. locally, statewide, nationally to better address that issue. Also, we were notified that item 29 has been withdrawn by the applicant. That is the landmark item. The applicant has decided to withdraw the proposal…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you. Ward 7. This wasn't when I was supposed to do it.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“and that is it for word eight thank you thank you and i just have a couple things mainly um just seconding mention of art walk this friday in downtown norman uh multiple events and things going on and council members there with uh with booths i'll probably be there as well so i hope to see you all there and make sure you support local businesses while you're out and about then also in regard to storm cleanup so the 9th will mark two months since the cleanup began and city staff just posted a video the other day on the city website and social media page with drone footage of the actual dump…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Second. Are there any questions or comments from council regarding the consent docket?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“And from what I understand, you're not available for the next meeting, and the applicant is not available for the meeting after that.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you. Is there any comment on the motion to postpone that anybody would like to make? From the public. If any of you would like to make a comment about the postponement or not.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, we have a motion and a second on the floor to postpone item eight until November 18th. Was there any council, Council Member Bruce?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you. Any other questions, comments from council? Councilor Blodgett.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, any other comment? Councilor Dixon.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you. Any other same comment? We already moved on to council questions and comments. Council Member Kirby.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“So they wouldn't generally be here anyway. Okay. Okay.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“They're not available in October. The applicant is not available in October. So that would put it for a second reading in a vote of approval or not. Thanksgiving week. On the Tuesday, last, yeah, yeah, the final meeting in November. Council Member Dixon.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“I have the city attorney or clerk, one of the two.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“So just to clarify that we could do first reading tonight and then postpone the second reading to date certain.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“I'd ask Council Member Blodgett to weigh in on that.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“so it remains correct all right all right the motion on the floor is to place items 6 through 28 on the consent docket council members you may cast your votes all votes have been cast in the motion to place item 6 through 28 on the consent docket passes unanimously Thank you. The motion on the floor is to approve the consent docket as amended. Council members, you may cast your vote. It's not amended, sorry.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“And like I said earlier, item 29 was withdrawn by the applicant. So move on to miscellaneous comments. This is an opportunity for citizens to address city council due to open meetings act regulations. Council is not able to participate in the discussion during miscellaneous comments. Remarks should be directed to the council as a whole and limited to four minutes or less.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“I would just ask everybody to please hold your applause. There may be folks that say something you don't like and so just to have the same, same for everybody.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026