Yesterday was a great day in the progress Oklahoma City has made in the last ten years. While Edmond and Norman were doing there usual progress in voting for more school bond issues, Oklahoma City followed up its $249 million dollar bond issue victory for schools with a whooping 835.5 million bond issue victory for roads, parks, sidewalks, and police and fire issues, that passed with an over 80% approval. Infrastructure spending is crucial to the growth of the city. All around this county infrastructure is crumbling, and cities are either unwilling or unable to fund the necessary monies. While Oklahoma City had previously seen the multi-billion dollar MAPS projects rebuild the downtown area, the fairgrounds, and 75% of the Oklahoma City schools to brand new buildings, our sister city Tulsa voted down their downtown projects modeled after MAPS. I congratulate the citizens of OKC for being progressive and business oriented. As a native Oklahoman who grew up in OKC, I can assure you that I never expected what I am seeing now. Combine this with a recent report that Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas comprise the top region for appreciation in the U.S. and you have one of the best bets for investment in real estate anywhere.