Anti-polarizing strategies from a purple city, with OKC Mayor David Holt

Oklahoma City's transformation from a struggling city to the 20th largest in the U.S. is attributed to strategic investments in quality of life, initiated after failing to secure a United Airlines facility in the early 90s. Mayor David Holt emphasizes the importance of a strong business community and controlled immigration for economic growth, highlighting Oklahoma City's workforce shortage. Holt also discusses the need for political pluralism and compromise, contrasting the hyper-partisanship of national politics with the pragmatic approach of city governance. He advocates for electoral reforms, such as top-two systems, to foster collaboration and address the urban-rural divide by embracing diverse lifestyles.