Norman City Council Ward 5 incumbent Michael Nash will face off against three challengers to maintain his seat — retired veteran Rarchar Tortorello, local businessman Billy Davison and retired financial
Norman City Council candidates revealed their positions on police reform, public health policies and other key issues facing their wards during a Transcript-hosted debate Wednesday.
Feb 4, 2021
Ward 1 City Council candidates answer questions during a City Council debate hosted by The Transcript Wednesday at Norman City Hall.Kyle Phillips / The Transcript
Norman City Council candidates revealed their positions on police reform, public health policies and other key issues facing their wards during a Transcript-hosted debate Wednesday.
The following is a summary of their answers to several questions.
Ward 1
Brandi Studleyâs first priority is transportation, especially a plan to help those who live in a food desert where a bus stop is not close to a grocery store, she said.
While Studley said she has been speaking with Ward 7 Councilor Stephen Holman about the cityâs transportation plan, she did not specify a plan to pay for a stop in the area.