Podcast - Moore's Stop - All Things Moore

This podcast episode from the City of Moore, Oklahoma, dated March 6, 2026, featured Mayor Mark Ham discussing key upcoming city initiatives and projects with a focus on procurement and infrastructure funding. A major topic was the April 7th vote on a proposed 1 cent sales tax increase expected to generate approximately $12 million annually. The funds would support critical infrastructure projects including street improvements, flood mitigation on the east side of the city, and a new public safety training center for police and firefighters. The mayor emphasized that this sales tax would spread the funding burden beyond property owners to include visitors and shoppers from outside the city. The podcast also included a detailed discussion with Tommy Evans, the design engineer for the Fourth Street BNSF underpass project, explaining the construction phases, flood mitigation features, and expected completion in early 2027. Additionally, the mayor addressed questions about the Cleveland Heights development and population growth projections, highlighting ongoing efforts to responsibly manage tax dollars and invest in community infrastructure.