Subcommittee Members

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Each subcommittee includes two members from the Citizen’s Advisory Board who will serve as the chairperson and vice chairperson. Each subcommittee has nine members. The subcommittee member’s terms don’t have limits. 

The six subcommittees are: 

  1. Civil Rights Center Subcommittee

    Subcommittee members: Monique Bruner (chair), Teresa Rose (vice chair), Talia Carroll, Stanley Evans, Bailey Perkins Wright, Cecilia Robinson-Woods, Aletia Timmons, Shoshana Wasserman and Kari Watkins.

    Project: Clara Luper Civil Rights Center 

  2. Community Subcommittee

    Subcommittee members: Shay Morris (chair), Chelsea Banks (vice chair), Michelle Blasquez, Lori Callahan, Kori Hall, Debby Hampton, Maira Mata, Bob Ross and Lori Walke.

    Projects: Mental Health and Addiction,‌‌ ‌‌Family Justice Center operated by PalomarHomelessness and Diversion Hub 

  3. Connectivity Subcommittee

    Subcommittee members: Daisey Muñoz (chair), Joy Turner (vice chair), Shane Hampton, Evan Handy, Jane Jenkins, Meg McElhaney, Thuan Nguyen, Valerie Thompson and Shawn Wright.

    Projects: TransitSidewalks, bike lanes, trails and streetlights and Beautification 

  4. Innovation District Subcommittee

    Subcommittee members: Teresa Rose (chair), Ryan Cross (vice chair), Byron Coleman, Quintin Hughes, James Johnson, Maria Martinez, Ken Miller, Monique Short and Tyler Tokarczyk.

    Project: Innovation District 

  5. Neighborhoods Subcommittee

    Subcommittee members: Jessica Martinez-Brooks (chair), Monique Bruner (vice chair), Mike Adams, Brian Bogert, Louisa McCune, Tim McLaughlin, Rick Moore, Blair Naifeh and Sarah Roberts.

    Projects: ParksYouth CentersSenior Wellness Centers and Animal Shelter 

  6. Venues Subcommittee

    Subcommittee members: Bob Nelon (chair), Kevin Guarnera (vice chair), Kelley Barnes, Matt Echols, Rick Lippert, Gary Marrs, Fred Mendoza, Rodd Moesel and Sandino Thompson.

    Projects: Paycom Center and related facilities, Fairgrounds Coliseum and Multipurpose Stadium

The MAPS 4 Implementation Plan was approved on Sept. 14, 2021. On Aug. 16, 2022, Oklahoma City Council voted to revise the MAPS 4 implementation plan, increasing the estimated revenue projected for MAPS 4 by $100 million to almost $1.1 billion. The temporary penny sales tax funding MAPS 4 began April 1, 2020, and ends in 2028. 

About the Citizen’s Advisory Board

The subcommittees will make recommendations to the MAPS 4 Citizen’s Advisory Board and the advisory board makes recommendations to the City Council, which has final authority over MAPS 4. 

The 11 members of the Citizens Advisory Board members are:

  • Teresa Rose, Chairperson (at-large)
  • Jessica Martinez-Brooks, Vice Chairperson (at-large)
  • Joy Turner (Ward 1)
  • Chelsea Banks (Ward 2)
  • Ryan Cross (Ward 3)
  • Shay Morris (Ward 4)
  • Kevin Guarnera (Ward 5)
  • Daisy Muñoz (Ward 6)
  • Monique Bruner (Ward 7)
  • Bob Nelon (Ward 8)
  • Ward 4 Councilman Todd Stone (rotating Council member) 

About the MAPS investment and Operating Trust

The seven-person MAPS Investment and Operating Trust was established to develop a strategic investment plan to support long term sustainable funding for the operational expenses and maintenance of MAPS 4 projects.

The MAPS Investment and Operating Trust members are:

  • Teresa Rose (Chair and MAPS 4 Citizen’s Advisory Board member)
  • Jessica Martinez-Brooks (Vice Chair and MAPS 4 Citizen’s Advisory Board member)
  • Kevin Moore
  • Brent Bryant (Director, Finance)
  • Joanne Lafontant-Dooley
  • Laura Johnson (Assistant City Manager)
  • Robert Ponkilla (Retired City Treasurer)