Tulsa is becoming more and more diverse in its cultural make-up. We need to include this issue in our vision for the future and develop a vehicle to find common ground and, at the same time, grow respect in our differences. Again, community involvement is the essential component in making this happen. Lastly, we must work on reducing poverty and substandard housing. Increased home ownership and a more concentrated use of federal funds will be the guiding light in this area.
Education is also pivotal.
These issues are interrelated and must be looked at as a composite to see how one affects the other. A committee to coordinate this vision is essential to make Tulsa the city we all want it to be.