David Holt

Built World

Called the Beltline vote a stand-alone decision; requested a six-month moratorium extension

The Oklahoma City Council voted 6-3 on October 27 to rezone two Beltline Energy tracts near Interstate 40 and Frisco Road for a data center. It is the first hyperscale data center the city has approved. The approval came because the application was filed in August 2025, before the moratorium.

Updated Oct 31

Rule Changes

In office since 2018; presides over the council that adopted the Western Avenue assessment roll on Oct. 27, 2026.

Oklahoma City's Western Avenue corridor is one of the city's oldest commercial districts, with more than 50 shops, restaurants and bars. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the city council held a public hearing on the district's special assessment, then adopted a resolution confirming the 2026-2027 assessment roll.

Updated Oct 30

Rule Changes

As of August 2026: Advocate for MAPS 4

Oklahoma City wants to put a mental health and addiction center with 40 supportive housing units on a 2.6-acre industrial lot. The city filed to rezone the site, but neighbors and the Metro Park neighborhood association say the area already has too many social services and a detox near bars is a bad fit.

Updated Aug 27