Mayor Holt speaks on record employment numbers, State Fair and current events

This year has been pretty big for Oklahoma City, and Mayor Holt is using the attention to talk about what makes Oklahoma special. From NYT writings to promoting events across town, Mayor Holt brings the latest on OKC's growth and impact.

Watch the full conversation with Mayor Holt above, or follow along for the biggest takeaways:

Reflection on Political Violence

1. The mayor addressed the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah, emphasizing the need to stand unified against political violence.
2. He pointed out Oklahoma City's own history with political violence, referencing the Oklahoma City bombing, and stressed the importance of pluralism and finding common ground despite differences.

Remembrance of 9/11

1. On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, the mayor shared his personal experience as a junior staffer in Washington D.C. on the day, and spoke about the heroic actions on Flight 93.

Oklahoma City's Employment Milestone

1. Oklahoma City has maintained an unemployment rate below 4% for four consecutive years, breaking historical records (previous longest stretch was 38 months).
2. This achievement is credited to long-term strategies that made the city attractive to residents, job creators, and investors.

Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

1. The mayor discussed his essay for The New York Times on governing a diverse city within a red state, highlighting his initiative ("One OKC") to include all communities in leadership and city decisions.
2. He affirmed that increased inclusion has contributed to the city’s ongoing success.

Oklahoma City Fair and New Developments

1. The annual Oklahoma City Fair is underway, and features the debut of a new Coliseum, which will host various events during the fair.
2. The event brings together residents from across the state and is a long-standing tradition.