Category Archives: Cleveland County

Where Are the Most Affordable Places to Live | Cleveland County, OK

As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. Unfortunately in real estate, value is a trade-off. Someone in Manhattan is willing to pay $2,200 per month to rent a studio apartment so as to be near jobs … Continue reading

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County Residents Get Increase Property Tax Assessment in Mail

In the last couple of weeks, county residents have received their property tax assessment.  Many have noticed an increarse in their taxable value of 5% over the previous year while the market value has decreased.  Why? State Question 676 – Five Percent … Continue reading

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Aaron Stiles and Emily Virgin Shows Bi-Partisanship Gesture

At the Norman Christmas Parade, newly elected representatives Aaron Stiles (Republican) and Emily Virgin (Democrat) road together in a horse drawn carriage.  This caused much uproar within the Cleveland County Democratic Party.  And to my surprise, I have not heard … Continue reading

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City of Norman Water Chromium 6 Report

The City of Norman wants more information from the Environmental Working Group, the nonprofit who released a study last week that showed the city had more chromium-6 in its drinking water than the 34 other cities tested. Utilities Director Ken … Continue reading

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Freddie Mac® to Buy Cleveland County First Time Home Buyer Bonds

Below is a notice to Cleveland County residents for a public hearing for first time home buyer mortgages.  As I understand, these bonds are going to be bought by Freddie Mac® with tax payer’s money.  This is just another example … Continue reading

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