Why Marc is Running

Marc Thompson's Political Philosophy:

Elected officials must accept responsibility for protecting and leading their constituents. Protection encompasses all aspects of personal safety, from adequate police and fire departments to well-maintained streets and water treatment systems. A good leader must look to the future and help prepare the community for the changes to come. Difficult decisions, made compassionately.

Why I am running for City Council of Midwest City, Ward 4:

Marc Thompson addressing the Midwest City Council on behalf of neighbors in Ward 4
Marc Thompson addressing Midwest City Council.
A developer announced plans to build 200 apartment units in my neighborhood in Ward 4, on land currently zoned for single family residences. I decided to get involved, to try and stop him. Ridgecrest, like most good neighborhoods, has its own personality. I simply felt that 200 new apartments would be a poor fit in our neighborhood. Further, it seemed ridiculous that the City would allow a zoning variance to enable it to happen.

As I worked through the system, I was able to pull together a small group of like-minded neighbors. We showed up at the Midwest City Council and Planning Commission meeting wearing t-shirts we had made. We spoke out publicly, called, emailed and texted Midwest City officials. We filmed the mud-filled streets and soon had won enough support on the Midwest City Council to convince the developer to compromise. No apartments; a project half the size as originally planned; twelve single family homes fronting the street, with duplexes behind them.

In the final analysis, I determined that the entire process would have been simpler if I had been a member of the City Council of Midwest City, Oklahoma to begin with. It is my hope that I can help protect the integrity of every neighborhood in Midwest City Ward 4 as we move forward with these major projects:
  • The demolition and replacement of the old Heritage Park Mall
  • A new medical complex and residential area around SSM St. Anthony Midwest Hospital
  • The re-vitalization of the Air Depot shopping corridor
  • The building of a new aquatic center for our student swimming teams
  • The $70 million upgrading our aging sewage and water treatment infrastructure


“I humbly request the honor of your vote for Midwest City Council Ward 4, April 2, 2024.”


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