2024 Tulsa Mayoral Candidate Monroe Nichols Joins Greg Robinson III for Virtual Rally

GREENWOOD DISTRICT — Join Tulsa community organizer Greg Robinson III and Oklahoma State Representative Monroe Nichols, now a 2024 Tulsa mayoral candidate, for a Virtual Rally on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 7:30 PM CST on the following Black Wall Street Times digital platforms: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. 

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Breaking Barriers: Nichols’ Vision for Tulsa’s Future as First Potential Black Mayor

State Representative Monroe Nichols has officially entered the race for Tulsa’s mayoral seat in the upcoming Tuesday, August 27, 2024 election. At 40, Nichols, who has served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives since 2016, is positioning himself as a candidate with a bold vision for inclusive growth and economic development.

If elected, Nichols would become the first Black mayor in Tulsa’s history, marking a significant milestone for the city. His candidacy represents a broader movement towards diversity and representation in local government, reflecting Tulsa’s evolving demographics and the desire for inclusive leadership.

Monroe Nichols’ Campaign Platform and Vision

Nichols’ campaign is focused on several key issues: economic growth, affordable housing, public safety, and educational equity. His platform emphasizes the need for equitable growth across Tulsa, aiming to ensure that economic opportunities are available to all residents, regardless of their background or neighborhood.

• Ending Homelessness: Achieving functional zero homelessness by 2030, reducing blighted properties, increasing affordable housing, and ensuring adequate low-barrier shelter capacity.
• Improving Student Outcomes: Enhancing economic mobility through high-quality education, supporting school boards, investing in educators, and improving mental health for children and families.
• Increasing Affordable Housing: Reducing blighted properties, increasing affordable housing units, and lowering eviction rates.
• Co-Governing with Tribal Nations: Strengthening partnerships with tribal governments, promoting Native entrepreneurship, and fostering a welcoming environment for Native cultures in Tulsa.

Endorsements and Support for Mayoral Candidate Nichols

Nichols has garnered significant endorsements from prominent figures, including former Oklahoma Governors Brad Henry and David Walters, and former Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor. These endorsements underscore his reputation and the trust placed in his leadership abilities. They highlight Nichols as a candidate who can bring innovative solutions to Tulsa’s challenges and unite the community towards common goals.

Greg Robinson III ran for mayor of Tulsa in 2020, focusing on issues like economic disparity, police accountability, and community investment. His campaign spotlighted vital concerns and galvanized many residents to become more active in local politics.