BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Two Oklahoma senators from either side of the aisle are taking a closer look at how cities are funded and whether sales tax revenue can continue to support essential local services.
Senator Christie Gillespie (R-Broken Arrow) and Senator Mark Mann (D-Oklahoma City) co-chaired an interim study in October to examine long-term solutions for stabilizing municipal funding across the state.
Gillespie said her experience as a former city councilor and vice mayor helped her see firsthand how unpredictable city budgets can be…