Joel Reagan speaks with Kristy Lesley, City Manager with the City of Okemah. Lesley speaks about the economy in Okemah and a new Casey's convenience store along I-40. She also outlines plans for a tax increment financing district in the area. Improvements to the municipal airport are another topic of discussion as well the latest development at the city lake. Lesley speaks about the things going on in downtown Okemah and how its tourist-friendly events impact the community. (http://www.okemahok.org/)
Original airdate: 4/14/2024
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Joel joined EMF in 2010 and he covers U.S. central states including major markets Dallas-Fort Worth, Nashville, and Kansas City.
