Creek Nation to Build South Tulsa Bridge

I just received this disturbing note from the South Tulsa Citizens Coalition

Dear STCC Supporter –

STCC has learned that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation (the “Creek Nation”) will be announcing that it intends to acquire land to the South and to the East of the intersection of 121st and Yale Ave. for the purpose of constructing the South Tulsa toll bridge (the “Bridge”) with a northern landing point in between Sheridan and Yale. The Creek Nation has been coordinating its acquisition and construction plans with Leadership Properties and the Cities of Bixby and Jenks. The Creek Nation has not involved the City of Tulsa in any aspect of its plans to acquire the land or construct the Bridge because the Creek Nation plans to put the acquired land into a federal trust, which would essentially free the acquired land from state and local law. Upon learning of this information, Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor requested an appearance before the Creek Nation to plead the City of Tulsa’s case pertaining to location, infrastructure needs and revenue sharing, but the Creek Nation’s Principal Chief A.D. Ellis rejected her request.

The Creek Nation has also been in contact with U.S. Senator James Inhofe’s office in an effort to help the Creek Nation navigate the lengthy process of putting the acquired land into a federal trust. STCC contacted a representative of Senator Inhofe’s office this evening and expressed its concern over any support Senator Inhofe would lend to helping the Creek Nation either put this land into a federal trust (for the sole purpose of having to avoid Oklahoma’s state laws and the City of Tulsa’s local laws) or construct the Bridge.

It’s unfortunate that once again the City of Tulsa and its citizens have been left out in the cold on this project. STCC would ask that you contact your U.S. Senators (the contact information is below) about this situation and express your opinion on the matter.

U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe
Telephone: (918) 748-5111
Email Contact Form: here

U.S. Senator Tom Coburn
Telephone: (918) 581-7651
Email Contact Form: here

As always, STCC will keep you apprised of any new developments.

South Tulsa Citizens Coalition

I too will keep yall updated as I find out more info. I encourage you to call and write Senators Inhofe and Coburn regarding this matter.

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