Mayorelect Monroe Nichols names some members of incoming staff
Nov 26, 2024
The incoming mayor of Tulsa named part of his upcoming staff. Mayor-elect Monroe Nichols is preparing to be sworn in on Dec. 2nd. WATCH: Mayor Bynum talks transition to new mayor Mayor Bynum: transition to Nichols administration starts nowOnce he takes office, he will have a staff of people to help him as he takes over and leads Tulsa. Nichols confirmed some members of that incoming team to 2 News Oklahoma. Public Safety Commissioner: Tulsa Police Major Laurel Roberts Roberts was on of five finalists in the running to replace former Police Chief Wendell Franklin. Senior Advisor for Homelessness: Emily Hall Hall previously worked with Tulsa Public Schools and YMCA of Tulsa Senior Advisor for Housing: Gene Bulmash Bullmash previously worked with the DC Housing and Community DevelopmentDirector Government Affairs: Shane Stone Stone is a former state rep for the Oklahoma City area Deputy Chief of Staff: Dana Walton Walton worked on Nichol's campaignScheduler: Aron York York worked on Nichol's campaignTulsans elected Nichols to mayor in an historic election in November. He is the first Black mayor of the city. WATCH: Tulsans talk about the significance of Nichol's win Rep. Monroe Nichols elected Tulsa mayor, Greenwood community reactsStay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Sign up for daily newsletters emailed to you Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram SUBSCRIBE on YouTube