Ron Norick attends groundbreaking for $4.1M USS Oklahoma City memorial in OKC
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Updated Sep 23
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What happened
A groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial dedicated to the USS Oklahoma City was held at Wiley Post Park on September 23, 2026. The memorial, which costs $4.1 million, includes service memorial walls, a plaza, and narrative history panels. Former Mayor Ron Norick attended the ceremony and spoke about the project.
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Why it matters
The project is funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF), a program where government borrows money to finance development. The funds are also being used for artifacts from the original submarine and naval cruiser.
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Who's involved
- Ron NorickFormer leader of the city of Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma CityCity of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Wiley Post ParkPark hosting the memorial development
- Mayor of Oklahoma City, OklahomaOffice of the Mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City
city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States