Tulsa City Council Public Works Committee

The Tulsa City Council Public Works Committee meeting on September 23, 2026, primarily focused on the reappointment of Steve Mitchell to the Tulsa Development Authority (TDA) and an update on the Tulsa Housing Impact Fund's (THIF) efforts. The committee discussed Mitchell's investments and job creation in North Tulsa, with council members expressing concerns about district representation, equity, and the impact of development decisions on disenfranchised communities. The committee also received a detailed presentation from THIF representatives on the deployment of $47 million in IOT3 funds and other capital to support affordable housing projects, including loan structuring, developer capacity building, and leveraging additional private and philanthropic funds. Additionally, the meeting addressed several property-related resolutions, including declaring city-owned properties surplus and license agreements for parking lot use. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but a vote on Mitchell's reappointment was scheduled for a later date.