Bartlett pledges to serve city

12.14.2009
Dewey Bartlett was officially sworn into last week as Tulsa's new mayor along with nine city council members and the new city auditor.

Held in the newly constructed Convention Center ballroom, Bartlett expressed his excitement and gratitude to the city of Tulsa for electing him to lead the city during such a crucial time in our nation's history.

"It is an honor to accept the position as the 39th mayor of Tulsa," said Bartlett. "The Bartlett Administration will immediately begin the task of governing our fine city."

In his inaugural speech, Bartlett also reiterated the vision and goals outlined in his campaign, which are:

o To make Tulsa the new energy capital.

o Find and facilitate new cooperative ventures.

o Support and emphasize the concept of customer service.

o Make certain anyone doing business with the city of Tulsa is met with red carpet treatment.

o Provide economic opportunities to the citizens of Tulsa.

Other elected officials joining Bartlett in an oath to serve with the city's best interest in mind were City Councilors Jack Henderson (District 1), Rick Westcott (District 2), Roscoe Turner (District 3), Maria Barnes (District 4), Chris Trail (District 5), James Mautino (District 6), John Eagleton (District 7), Bill Christiansen (District 8) and G.T. Bynum (District 9). Preston Doerflinger was also sworn in as Tulsa's city auditor.

The Tulsa Metro Chamber has a long track record of successfully working with both the mayor and city council to grow economic prosperity, create jobs and ensure this region's businesses and workers are globally competitive.

"As the city turns the page, the Chamber shares the excitement of beginning a new chapter in our history," said President and CEO Mike Neal. "We commend former Mayor Kathy Taylor for her valuable civic service. She's been an outstanding representative and dynamic community leader."

As the transition in leadership occurs, the Chamber is also eager to bring critical business legislation to the table and work with the city in all aspects for the benefit of the regional business community.

"The Chamber vows to work with Mayor Bartlett and the city council to help ensure a smooth transition of power and tackle the many serious issues facing the city," said Neal. "We are absolutely committed to a continuity of government during this critical period for our city, and thus will work quickly to engage the new mayor in our successful One Voice legislative process and build critical relationships among regional partners."


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