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  • Broken Arrow City Council rejects mosque proposal after heated four-hour debate

    01/13/2026 8:05:50 AM PST · by ImJustAnotherOkie · 33 replies
    KTUL Channel 8 ^ | January 13, 2026 at 7:20 AM | Daniela Julio-Cano
    BROKEN ARROW, OKLA (KTUL) — The Broken Arrow City Council has denied a rezoning request and conditional use permit for a proposed mosque near Olive Avenue after a contentious meeting that lasted four hours. The decision came after the planning commission had approved the request last month. The meeting drew strong opinions both for and against the project, with several speakers opposing it due to concerns about traffic on the two-lane road, stormwater and floodplain issues, and whether the development aligns with the city's comprehensive plan. Rick Gates, a Wagoner County resident, expressed concerns about the financial implications, saying, "Maybe...