Vision 2025
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Vision 2025 was a series of four propositions to increase Tulsa County's
sales tax rate by $0.01 in order to fund capital improvements and provide economic development incentives.
Two prior proposals, in 1997 and 2000, were rejected by Tulsa County voters. However, all four components of Vision 2025 were approved by voters in a September 9, 2003 election.
Proposition 1 was never implemented; as such, the overall sales tax increase was only $0.006.
to Tulsa. Proposition 1 would have offered up to $350 million in incentives, and would have raised sales taxes by $0.004.
However, in December 2003 Boeing chose Everett, Washington
as the site for Boeing 787 assembly. Therefore, this part of the sales tax increase never went into effect.
(Tulsa's largest employer) to keep its flagship maintenance facility in Tulsa (during a rough period in the airline industry AA was considering closing one of its three maintenance facilities: Fort Worth, Kansas City, and Tulsa). Proposition 2 offered $22.3 Million in incentives and resulted in a $0.00025 sales tax increase.
AA later decided to close its Kansas City facility, keeping the Tulsa facility open.
, Langston-Tulsa, NSU-Broken Arrow, and Tulsa Community College
). Proposition 2 also provided funds for elementary and secondary education for the various Tulsa County school districts.
In addition to educational funding, Proposition 3 also provided funding for a new Morton Health Clinic, renovation of the Tulsa Convention Center
, and construction of the BOK Center
.
The passage of Proposition 3 resulted in a $0.004 increase in the sales tax.
Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Tulsa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population is 603,403. Its county seat is Tulsa.-History of Tulsa County:The history of Tulsa County greatly overlaps the history of the city of Tulsa...
sales tax rate by $0.01 in order to fund capital improvements and provide economic development incentives.
Two prior proposals, in 1997 and 2000, were rejected by Tulsa County voters. However, all four components of Vision 2025 were approved by voters in a September 9, 2003 election.
Proposition 1 was never implemented; as such, the overall sales tax increase was only $0.006.
Proposition 1
The goal of Proposition 1 was to attract the assembly plant for the Boeing 787Boeing 787
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a long-range, mid-size wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It seats 210 to 290 passengers, depending on the variant. Boeing states that it is the company's most fuel-efficient airliner and the world's first major airliner to use...
to Tulsa. Proposition 1 would have offered up to $350 million in incentives, and would have raised sales taxes by $0.004.
However, in December 2003 Boeing chose Everett, Washington
Everett, Washington
Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Named for Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby, it lies north of Seattle. The city had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census, making it the 6th largest in the state and...
as the site for Boeing 787 assembly. Therefore, this part of the sales tax increase never went into effect.
Proposition 2
The goal of Proposition 2 was to convince American AirlinesAmerican Airlines
American Airlines, Inc. is the world's fourth-largest airline in passenger miles transported and operating revenues. American Airlines is a subsidiary of the AMR Corporation and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas adjacent to its largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport...
(Tulsa's largest employer) to keep its flagship maintenance facility in Tulsa (during a rough period in the airline industry AA was considering closing one of its three maintenance facilities: Fort Worth, Kansas City, and Tulsa). Proposition 2 offered $22.3 Million in incentives and resulted in a $0.00025 sales tax increase.
AA later decided to close its Kansas City facility, keeping the Tulsa facility open.
Proposition 3
The largest of the four Propositions (at $350.3 Million), Proposition 3 included enhancements to various educational institutions in the Tulsa area (OU-Tulsa, OSU-TulsaOklahoma State University–Tulsa
Oklahoma State University–Tulsa, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, is the newest institution of the Oklahoma State University System. It was previously the University Center at Tulsa until it became OSU-Tulsa on January 1, 1999...
, Langston-Tulsa, NSU-Broken Arrow, and Tulsa Community College
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa Community College, formerly known as Tulsa Junior College, was founded in 1970 to serve Tulsa and the surrounding community. It is the largest two-year college in Oklahoma and serves approximately 30,000 students per semester in credit and continuing education classes...
). Proposition 2 also provided funds for elementary and secondary education for the various Tulsa County school districts.
In addition to educational funding, Proposition 3 also provided funding for a new Morton Health Clinic, renovation of the Tulsa Convention Center
Tulsa Convention Center
The Maxwell Convention Center or Tulsa Convention Center is a 7,111-seat multi-purpose arena in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The civic arena was constructed in 1964 and named for Tulsa Mayor James L. Maxwell who was the driving force behind the planning and start of the venue...
, and construction of the BOK Center
BOK Center
The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19,100-seat multi-purpose arena and a primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Designed to accommodate arena football, hockey, basketball, concerts, and similar events, the facility was built at a cost of $178 million...
.
The passage of Proposition 3 resulted in a $0.004 increase in the sales tax.