O26S-111 The History of MAPS & General Obligation Bonds in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City | Registration opens 1/6/2026 12:00 AM CST
Dr. Moore served on the congressional staff of U.S.Congressman Mickey Edwards for two terms and was Chief of Staff for OKC Mayor Ron Norick for eight years. Dr. Moore was the staff person during the creation of the now historic “MAPS” project in Oklahoma City and was the person credited with coining the acronym “MAPS.”
Join us to learn about the dynamic passage and implementation MAPS, MAPS for Kids, MAPS 3 and MAPS 4 programs, as well as the General Obligation Bond Issues in OKC of 2000, 2007, 2017, and 2025 (the last one a record investment in the future of the city) – and how each of these shapes the vibrant city we know today!
Dr. Rick Moore
Rick J. Moore is a third generation Oklahoman who was born, raised, and educated in Oklahoma. Dr. Moore received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Political Science from The University of Central Oklahoma, and a Ph. D. in Education, from Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Moore served on the congressional staff of U.S.Congressman Mickey Edwards for two terms and was Chief of Staff for OKC Mayor Ron Norick for eight years. Dr. Moore was the staff person during the creation of the now historic “MAPS” project in Oklahoma City and was the person credited with coining the acronym “MAPS”. He has been the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association since March 1999.