We did such a great job of creating the interstate highway system in Oklahoma City that we don't have traffic congestion. You can actually get a speeding ticket during rush hour in the city. That's how great our traffic flows. Mick Cornett citycongestioncreate share on social
I'm learning a lot about the culture of weight loss. I didn't know there were bloggers out there who were proud to be fat. Mick Cornett bloggerculturefat Change image and share on social
If your city's being populated by highly educated twentysomethings with choices, you're probably going to succeed. Mick Cornett choicecityeducate Change image and share on social
The bottom line is that we have entered an age when local communities need to invest in themselves. Federal and state dollars are becoming more and more scarce for American cities. Political and civic leaders in local communities need to make a compelling case for this investment. Mick Cornett ageamericanbottom share on social
People look for their leadership to lead. Mick Cornett leadleadershippeople Change image and share on social
Any urbanist has to appreciate New York City and the way it works. The public transit is astonishing. Mick Cornett astonishcitypublic Change image and share on social
We've seen the kind of social impact a professional sports team has on a city. A team brings high-profile role models into your community who are healthy and they're great images for the city to gravitate toward, especially for kids. Mick Cornett bringcitycommunity share on social
It is not OK for anyone to be obese. There needs to be a cultural shift. Mick Cornett culturalobeseshift Change image and share on social
We had a branding problem. We have allowed ourselves to be branded by our tragedies. If you said 'Oklahoma City,' chances are the next word out of your mouth was 'bombing.' Mick Cornett allowbombbrand Change image and share on social
Jobs follow people. People don't follow jobs. Mick Cornett followjobpeople Change image and share on social
