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ndorsements include the following individuals in the Norman Community:

"...we fully support Tuesday's public safety proposition....A relatively small investment by taxpayers on Tuesday will help assure a safer Norman." -The Norman Transcript

"...I am honored to be supporting this most worthy cause!" -Bob Barry, Sr., Norman

"..The City Council and Mayor of Norman voted in March to place an issue on the May 13, 2008, ballot to institute a new seven-year, one-half cent sales tax to fund public safety improvements. City government is to be commended for looking ahead to the public safety needs of our city and planning to meet those needs with solutions such as increased community policing, two new fire stations, additional police and firefighting personnel, and the equipment needed to protect the property and citizens of Norman..." -Board of Directors of the Norman Chamber of Commerce

"Every citizen of Norman who takes a moment to check your FAQ page will see the need for immediate action. Especially eye-opening are the police and fire per-capita comparisons with other municipalities. Why should such a progressive city lag so far behind other area of the metro area when it comes to public safety? The question we should be asking is not, "Why should we pass a half-cent tax?" The question we should be asking is, "Why haven't we already done it?!'" - Brad Stewart, Norman

"Citizens of Norman must remember that the Police and Fire departments are there when you need them most. Now it's time that they need you and your community support with a YES vote. This will not only improve the quality of services provided to the City of Norman, but will create a positive community presence that the city desperately needs and deserves!" - Jesse Baldwin, Norman

"Public Safety is the primary concern of government yet we have fallen behind in our city. Norman is fortunate to have excellent Police officers and Firefighters but they are tremendously over extended. Our safety and theirs is at stake in this vote. The Citizen’s Oversight Committee will help ensure that our tax dollars are spent frugally and specifically on Public Safety. Please support this proposition on May 13th for the best interests of our community." - Tom Kovach, Norman

"public safety is a priority for my family..." - Greg Blackburn, Norman