Tulsa County leaders will kick in some money for a park system master plan, but not without some controversy over possible consolidation. County Commissioners, in a split vote, agree to participate in funding a study, but there are concerns a park consolidation would benefit the city of Tulsa at the expense of the county. Private funds have been contributed, and chairman of Tulsa’s Leadership Vision, John O’Conner believes it’s important to finish the master plan. He says it could save troubled parks and help the area’s lifestyle image and economy.
Commissioner John Smaligo worries consolidation won’t result in savings, but other commissioners want to finish the study and see recommendations