Amy Simpson was sworn in Friday as the city of Oklahoma City's new city clerk. Simpson is the 17th city clerk since 1890 and the second woman, succeeding Frances Kersey. Kersey is retiring after more than 18 years in the post and 39 years with the city, all in the clerk's office. Simpson, 53, has been the city's purchasing agent for the past 10 years. Her swearing-in was moved up from Monday in response to the winter storm.
Sales tax retreats
Oklahoma City's sales tax revenue for the most recent month was off 4.6% compared to this time last year and below the city budget office's projection of a 2% decline. Overall, sales tax collections are down 4.1% through the first eight months of the fiscal year, a better