Councilmember Helen Grant not only a resident of Ward 4, but understands the specific interests and concerns of Ward 4 residents. Prior to being elected as the Ward 4 Councilmember, Helen worked with community organizers and the City on an ordinance that allows no barrier, 24/7 community fridges to be placed back into the public sphere.
Ward Four begins at the intersection of Imhoff Road and Berry Road; north on Berry Road to Acres Street; east on Acres Street to Flood Avenue; north on Flood Avenue to Robinson Street; east on Robinson Street to 12th Avenue N.E.; south on 12th Avenue N.E. to Lindsey Street; west on Lindsey Street to the BNSF railroad track; northwesterly along the BNSF railroad track to Brooks Street; west on Brooks Street to Elm Avenue; north on Elm Avenue to Boyd Street; west on Boyd Street to Chautauqua Avenue; south on Chautauqua Avenue to Imhoff Road; and west on Imhoff Road to Berry Road.
Councilmember Grant intends to focus on affordable housing for people struggling with homelessness and on affordable water for residents who are having trouble paying their bills. The three things she is most passionate about are homelessness, mental health and economic development.
Councilmember Grant leads as Chair of the Oversight Committee and serves on the Council Business and Community Affairs Committee and Finance Committee. She also serves as the Council representative to the Oklahoma Municipal League.