Halfway there, and Yes leads by over 5,000. It's looking good.

These are looking good!

MAPS 3: 145/271 precincts. Yes: 21,804 // No: 16,370

It's not a further from downtown kind of thing, it's a north v. south kind of thing. The southside has always felt detached from downtown and the rest of the city. If you're on Memorial Road you probably go to Thunder games and eat in Bricktown a lot more than someone who lives off of SW 134th, equal distance out.

Really? Eh I guess I believe it, I do feel like we're different from our neighbors. We don't frequent Bricktown that much (but are there for Thunder games of course), but still, its that detachment you are alluding to, for whatever reason. The "well I don't go down there so why should I care attitude". Its about the community, the way I see it, no matter where in the metro you live or how often you go downtown. I really just don't understand the dissidence.

Looks like 57Y - 43N over half reporting go go go!!!!! I feel like I'm watching a sporting event, wish I was at the watch party ;-)

YES 21804 57.1%
NO 16370 42.9%
Precincts Rptd 145 53.5%

I know it's a repost, but save you some math!

Is this for real? 35,000 votes so far and more than halfway home? Talk about apathy. But I live in Grady county so I am cant vote for it, but I do lots of shopping in $$$ spending in OKC.

yeah, it looks like congrats are in order for the Yes side.. While I'm disappointed, I'd hope that the people critical of the No side will be as critical of the City council in the upcoming months in regards to how this money is actually used..

Looking really, really good...

Once again, the great citizens of Oklahoma City have chosen to invest in their community and that willingness is why OKC continues to be a model for other cities.

Bottom of the 9th and OKC is at the plate. Here's the pitch. Oh, OKC got a hold of that one and it is going... going... going...

yeah, it looks like congrats are in order for the Yes side.. While I'm disappointed, I'd hope that the people critical of the No side will be as critical of the City council in the upcoming months in regards to how this money is actually used..

Absolutely, this isn't a freebie for the city. This is our money. We wanted the proposals, and we want to get the proposals.

YES 22,399 57.2%
NO 16,764 42.8%
Precincts Rptd 149 55.0%

I'd hope that the people critical of the No side will be as critical of the City council in the upcoming months in regards to how this money is actually used..

There's nothing to criticize. But if there is in the future, we will.

I think this is based on old info. I don't think there is much of a difference in far NW OKC and Far SW OKC as far as that goes.

I live on SW 137th, just off of 134th. We frequent Bricktown, Downtown, Thunder games, events at Ford Center, Civic Center quite a lot.

YES 23,738 57.0%
NO 17,896 43.0%
Precincts Rptd 157 57.9%

Anyone still want updated?

MAPS 3: 157/271 precincts. Yes: 23,738 // No: 17,896

Spartan, Since I know you're in this thread...great job on that "Last Maps Post" on your blog. I think it really summed it up well.

Thanks Mike. I appreciate that!

What is our winning streak now in voter-approved community improvements?

1. MAPS I
2. MAPS for Kids (II)
3. GM Plant Purchase (general revenue bonds; although this was OK County not just OKC)
4. Ford Center Improvements
5. MAPS III

Did I miss anything?

Quite an impressive run. I wonder if there other cities that compare favorably?

YES 24,369 56.7%
NO 18,637 43.3%
Precincts Rptd 161 59.4%

What is our winning streak now in voter-approved community improvements?

1. MAPS I
2. MAPS for Kids (II)
3. GM Plant Purchase (general revenue bonds; although this was OK County not just OKC)
4. Ford Center Improvements
5. MAPS III

Did I miss anything?

Quite an impressive run. I wonder if there other cities that compare favorably?Did you want to include the Finish MAPS Right vote after MAPS 1?

There's nothing to criticize. But if there is in the future, we will.

I'm not trying to start anything, just offering congrats and hopefulness for the future of this city, despite all the extremely offensive PMs I'm getting.

You are getting rude pms? Are you serious? I get on people's nerves all the time and the worse thing I ever got was when someone told me that he was putting me on ignore. But he didn't. Apparently. We're buds, now.

YES 25,821 56.3%
NO 20,015 43.7%
Precincts Rptd 170 59.4%

168/271 precincts. Yes: 25,546 // No: 19,704
56.5% Yes

I got some unprintable ones from the "no" side. It's a shame when that happens regardless.

my math skills are too slow

YES 26,542 56.0%
NO 20,862 44.0%
Precincts Rptd 176 59.4%

yeah, it looks like congrats are in order for the Yes side.. While I'm disappointed, I'd hope that the people critical of the No side will be as critical of the City council in the upcoming months in regards to how this money is actually used..


No need to be disappointed. Your side took a message to the people. They heard it, and they made their choice with full knowledge of it. You made someimpact, considering the lower spread here than the last time, and fer cryin' out loud, the last one was for making nice at a b-ball arena in a football bastion.

NTM made headway. Not as much as you wanted obviously. But headway all the same.

Perhaps the manner of presenting the message may come back to bite the NTM position on the arse in the months to come, but perhaps not. Many voters have passion, but not always the longest of memories. And after all, pre the NTM advocacy, the F & P in OKC had fairly positive reviews by city folks.

Some damage, probably. beyond repair damage? very doubtful.

Peace out to both sides. Granddaughter needs hugging!

All of this goes to show that arrogance can't beat down a good strong crowd, who don't believe in greed, who come together for a good cause.

YES 27,952 55.9%
NO 22,053 44.1%
Precincts Rptd 185 68.3%

You are getting rude pms? Are you serious? I get on people's nerves all the time and the worse thing I ever got was when someone told me that he was putting me on ignore. But he didn't. Apparently. We're buds, now.

yeah, getting things like
"your *f*ing union ass can suck it".. along those lines.. even though I've been critical of the union stance...

There's a few who didn't actually use the F word or curse at me, but for the most part I've been associated with the PD and FD unions.. Even though I've maintained throughout this whole deal that I couldn't give a rat's ass about the Union stance..


oh well..

Apparently I'm also a liar and a supporter of Shannon..

God bless America.

YES 30,459 55.5%
NO 24,464 44.5%
Precincts Rptd 199 73.4%

199/271 precincts. Yes: 30,459 // No: 24,464
55.5%

Down to 55.4% yes with 73% reporting

Yes lead slimming slightly but still good

MAPS 3: 203/271 precincts. Yes: 30,963 // No: 25,041

You got it Plainsman...and Betts.
See you at Thunderfans.com

YES 30,963 55.3%
NO 25,041 44.7%
Precincts Rptd 203 74.9%

I'm guessing that outer/southern precincts are coming in now, definitely shift toward majority no in newly reported precincts

Plainsman, you've got the calculator, so I'm going to let you report, if you're willing. I appreciate you doing that for us.

I'm guessing that outer/southern precincts are coming in now, definitely shift toward majority no in newly reported precincts

I don't understand why they would come in later.

Still a damn fine showing in a crappy economy

I calculate 37,500 as the magic number. Give or take. Anyone ready to call it?

Hooray for OKC's future! Continue the Renaissance!

I will.

"Yes" wins.

I haven't done the math, but I think those precincts are coming it at closer to 50-50, but it's dropping the percentages, of course. We can live with 50-50.

YES 32,878 55.5%
NO 26,386 44.5%
Precincts Rptd 212 78.2%

Lets call it! MAPS 3 WINS!

I think that the remaining 25% is going to have to be at least a 2/3rd majority no in order for it to jeopardize the strong lead that's been built up. Even though the overall vote tally is going up, and the lead percentage is shrinking, numerically it's hovering around a 5,000 vote lead.

I don't understand why they would come in later.

I guess I don't know why they would either, but I'm assuming those will be the areas with "no" or 50/50 precincts. It'll be interesting to see a precinct map when all is said and done.

I haven't done the math, but I think those precincts are coming it at closer to 50-50, but it's dropping the percentages, of course. We can live with 50-50.

Should you not let David Glover do the math?

YES 34,588 55.4%
NO 27,866 44.6%
Precincts Rptd 219 80.8%

There is now about a 7,000 vote gap.

The percentage is coming down slightly but the vote difference is still growing.

MAPS 3: 219/271 precincts. Yes: 34,588 // No: 27,866

Big jump.. that pretty much seals it, even withstanding a huge no barrage.

225/271 precincts. Yes: 35,366 // No: 28,621

Can they have the park open by spring? :kicking:

YES 35,366 55.3%
NO 28,621 44.7%
Precincts Rptd 225 83.0%

228/271 precincts. Yes: 35,838 // No: 29,079

YES 35,838 55.2%
NO 29,079 44.8%
Precincts Rptd 228 84.1%

By my calculations, there are already enough YES votes to ensure passage. Even with only 83% of the precincts in.

I don't understand why they would come in later.

South-side ballots are typically delivered via horse and buggy.

BIG NEWS!

Maps III wins by landslide.

YES 1,240,302
NO 28,621
Precincts Rptd 271 100%