G.T. Bynum
Tulsa Mayor | Public Policy & Community Leadership
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G. T. Bynum is the Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving since 2016.
As a third-generation Tulsan, he has a deep understanding of the city's history and a commitment to driving positive change. Bynum previously served on the Tulsa City Council and worked in the private sector as a public affairs consultant. His leadership in Tulsa has focused on economic development, infrastructure improvements, and building bridges between diverse communities.
Bynum's keynotes provide insights on navigating the complex challenges facing city leaders and using public service as a platform for transformative impact.
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A Republican mayor's plan to replace partisanship with policy
Conventional wisdom says that to win an election, you need to play to your constituencies' basest, most divisive instincts. But as a candidate for mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, G.T. Bynum decided to skip the smear campaigns, tell voters what he wanted to accomplish and give them ways to measure his success -- and it led him to win the election. In a hopeful, funny talk, Bynum shares how he's tackling his city's most pressing issues and says that we need to set aside philosophical disagreements and focus on the aspirations that unite us.
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