NORMAN — While the 2020 General Election drew record voter turnout in Cleveland County and across the state, Norman has historically struggled with voter turnout in municipal elections like the
Jan 23, 2021
Editor s note: this article has been updated to reflect that the Ward 7 candidate endorsed by Unite Norman and FOP is Monica Marsh. Previously it read Monica Nash. The Transcript regrets the error.
Several organizations have announced endorsements for City Council races ahead of the Feb. 9 election, citing multiple reasons for their support.
While Unite Norman and the local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police supported the same candidates, FOP President Robert Wasoski said it was not a conspiracy.
âWe invited all the candidates to talk with us,â Wasoski said, adding that FOPâs endorsements were based on those conversations and not because âof who Unite Norman endorsed.â
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Editor s Note:Â This is the fourth in a series of articles each week that will focus on every race for the Norman City Council elections.
Over the past year, the Norman City Council Ward 5 seat has dealt with significant conflict, including the attempted recall and eventual resignation of Sereta Wilson.
Michael Nash was selected by a committee to replace Wilson on the council and is now seeking reelection. Three other candidates are running against Nash: Billy Davison, Rarchar Tortorello and Lisa Meyer.
The Transcript reached out to each candidate and asked them three questions. Their answers are as follows.
It seemed like the news never slowed down in 2020.
The Transcript staff has compiled a list of the 10 biggest news events in Norman this year, from attempted recalls to record election participation. These are not necessarily our most popular news stories â for those, see our list of The Transcriptâs 10 most-read stories this year.Â
Instead, these are the issues and events that have left the biggest mark on Norman this year:Â
COVID in NormanÂ
Much of the news that happened in Norman this year was touched by one event: The arrival of COVID-19 in the state. The initial wave triggered school and business shutdowns and eventually, Norman issued one of the first mask mandates in Oklahoma.