OKLAHOMA CITY -- It comes with a huge $777 million price tag. Today, one Oklahoma City councilman says a he opposes the proposed MAPS 3 plan. He'll vote against it the first chance he gets. The plan would extend a one cent sales tax to fund a new central park, along with a new convention center, a downtown street car system and much more.
Councilman Brian Walters says given the city's current budget woes and the ongoing recession, he doesn't think it's a good time to fund such a huge project.
"I just don't think it's appropriate to look at $777 million in stuff, that's not necessary at this point," says Brian Walters.
Councilman Walters appears to be in the minority on this issue. Every other member of the city council has said they plan to vote yes on the plan.
If the council passes MAPS 3, a special election would be set for early December where voters would have the final say.
Councilman Brian Walters says given the city's current budget woes and the ongoing recession, he doesn't think it's a good time to fund such a huge project.
"I just don't think it's appropriate to look at $777 million in stuff, that's not necessary at this point," says Brian Walters.
Councilman Walters appears to be in the minority on this issue. Every other member of the city council has said they plan to vote yes on the plan.
If the council passes MAPS 3, a special election would be set for early December where voters would have the final say.
