City looking to ascertain its future housing needs

The City of Edmond has kicked off a Housing Assessment to look at Edmond’s top housing challenges.

The assessment will look at future supply and demand, identify gaps and barriers to meeting demand, and develop an action-based strategy to address those identified gaps. The goal is to provide pathways to attainable housing for existing and future households of all types, ages, and income levels.

As part of the process, the City is conducting several public outreach activities to gather public input. Popup events are scheduled at the Farmer’s Market and at Heard on Hurd on Saturday, April 15. While enjoying the festivities, the public is encouraged to stop by the City of Edmond tent and participate in a quick interactive exercise to share your thoughts on Edmond’s housing types and challenges. Some questions focus on:

• What types of housing would you be interested in living in Edmond?

• What do you see as Edmond’s top housing challenges?

• What issues come to mind when trying to purchase a home?

• What barriers come to mind when looking for a rental in Edmond?

• Are there any other thoughts that come to mind about housing in Edmond?

“In the past decade we have seen demographics changing rapidly in the City of Edmond. Due to this reality the City of Edmond has committed to assessing our housing needs to analyze the types of housing products that are in demand and to identify gaps,” said Randy Entz, Director of Planning and Zoning for the City.

“These pop-up events offer the public an opportunity to share what they think are Edmond’s top housing challenges and priorities while enjoying a day out at one of our two most popular events. We are hoping for a robust turnout and a chance to meet up face-to-face. Can you join us to share your thoughts?”

For more information, visit www.edmondok.gov/housingassessment. Your ideas and comments are vital to the success of this proje

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Eugene “Gene” Streller

Beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2023, with family by his side. He was 85.

Gene was born on March 3, 1938, in Perry, OK. He was the first of four children of John and Dorothy Streller. He spent his childhood working on his family farm and exploring the great outdoors.

After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Gene met Mary Bullis. They married in 1965 and went on to have three children, Scott, Kristi, and Gina.

Gene made a career as a Civilian Mechanical Engineer at Tinker Air Force Base for nearly 40 years.

During his generous and industrious life, Gene made family his life. From playing bridge with Mary, building tree houses, skipping rocks in the creek, and having long talks about operas and musicals or quantum theory and DNA, to building a tennis court for his family, discussing how to properly set every setting on every type of camera, and being an always-on-call driver for anyone who needed to get to practice, school, or Braum’s, he was eager to be involved. He often would write letters to his children when they were in college. It was never easy to read his handwriting, but it was always a joy to receive the usually 2-3 sentence note, often accompanied by a comic he had cut out of the newspaper.

Gene loved his grandkids, and they each have a unique bond with him. Whatever they were into, he was there, ready to support them in every way he could. He explored STEM topics with Read, from chemistry to physics to rocket science, and went hunting, fishing, and got into all kinds of outdoor activities with David. He had a unique admiration for horses and photography with Mary Kate, and he and Sarah used their brilliant minds and imaginations to explore the cosmos. He loved talking to Luke about tennis and basketball, and he was so proud of the strong person Alex was becoming. His face lit up so brightly when Adam gave him hugs.

Gene’s faith also was a top priority. He made sure his family traveled to see as much of the world as possible, never missing Mass even while on vacation. But more pertinent than that, he was a consummate example of doing selfless acts for others, no matter the inconvenience or difficulty it might cause him.

Gene is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary; and his children: son, Scott and daughter-in-law, Shannon Streller (Edmond); daughter, Kristi Smith (The Woodlands, TX); and daughter, Gina and son-in-law Neil Hasty (Tulsa). He also leaves behind 7 adoring grandchildren: Read, David, Mary Kate, and Sarah Streller, and Junior Nsengiyumva; Luke and Alexandra Smith; and Adam Hasty. He is also survived by his brothers, Johnny (Mary Lee) Streller and Gerald (Judy) Streller, and sister, Mariann Moery.

Funeral Mass was held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (900 S. Littler Ave., Edmond, OK).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City.

(Editor’s Note: The following arrest reports are provided by the Edmond Police Department. Guilt or innocence is determined in a court of law.

Also, CDS is controlled dangerous substance; APC is Actual Physical Control; DUI is driving under the influence.)

March 13

Trina Michellle Stone, 49, homeless. Public intoxication.

Wilfre Ronaldo Coc Caal, 24 of Edmond. Speeding (15 mph over) and driving without a proper driver’s license.

Willie Neal Franklin, 66 of Arcadia. Speeding (21 to 25 mph over) and driving while privilege is cancelled, suspended, denied or revoked.

William Franklin Stockwell, Jr. 34 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

Justin Dale Nicholas, 31 homeless. Failure to appear.

March 14

Archie Dean Hill Jr., 50 of Oklahoma City. Three counts of possession of CDS, possess firearm after conviction of felony, misdemeanor warrant and two counts of failure of appear.

Sarahann Nicole Tiller, 22 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or over.

Isaac David Stuart, 36 of Guthrie. Interruption, disruption or interference with emergency phone call and (misdemeanor first offense) domestic abuse assault (in the presence of a minor child)

Quinton Whatoff Rudkin, 58 of Edmond. Improper turn and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Trevor Sebastian Drake Heiskill, 21 of Edmond. Failure to carry security verification form in vehicle, leaving the scene of accident (unattended vehicle); operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Shelby Lang Smith, 25 of Ardmore. Defrauding an innkeeper.

Tyrone Alexander Kelley, 45 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Justin Wayne Turner, 31 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

March 15

Wyatt Austin Stierwalt, 25 of Atlanta, Ill. Transport open container of beer, driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or above.

William Graeber Edmiston, 33 of Guthrie. Transport open container of intoxicating beverage of beer and operating (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level or .15 or more.

Stephanie Danielle Nichols, 41 of Oklahoma City. Possess of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear.

Nina Gayle Smith, 22 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Jennifer Margeerite Wilken, 30 of Stillwater. Trespassing.

Nicolas Juarez Guerrero, 50 of Edmond. Expired tag over three months, driving without proper valid ID.

Rebecca Leann Hill, 29 of Oklahoma City. Speeding (11-14 mph over) and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Jordan D. Tonkumoh, 20 of Oklahoma City. Misdemeanor warrant.

Dairon Taray Williams, 22 of Oklahoma City., Misdemeanor warrant, driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and speeding (16-20 mph over)

March 16

Shannon Leslie Bacus, 41 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

Courtney Allison McGee, 34 of Warr Acres. Misdemeanor warrant, operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Rotasha LaShawn Lewis, 34 of Oklahoma City. Failure to appear and no proof of insurance by owner.

March 17

Jeremy Jay Lashley, 45 of Edmond. Expired tag (over three months) and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Holden Alec Anderson, 25 of Yukon. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more.

Edward IV Bullock IV, 25 of Guthrie. Expired tag over three months, no proof of insurance and driving while privilege is canceled, sus- pended, denied or revoked.

David Tyler Burshik, 38 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

Johnny David Hopson, 66 homeless. (Misdemeanor) unlawful proceeds, (felony value) receive stolen property and (felony value) obtaining by false pretense, trick or deception.

Larry O’Neil Boatwright, Jr., 38 homeless. Public intoxication.

Blake Tyler Evans, 24 of Edmond.m Non-assault resisting officer and public intoxication.

Dtrick Allan Moore, 20 of Edmond. Two counts of failure to appear.

Adam Joseph Pardi, 41 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant and failure to appear.

Andrew Patrick Morgan, 34 of Edmond. Nonassault resisting officer and public intoxication.

March 18

Gabriel Benjamin Leo Nora Morris, 21 of Oklahoma City. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more.

Gabriel Elijah Covington, 25 of Edmond. Felony warrant.

Kristine Gail Jones, 44 of Edmond. Failure to appear.

Travis Don Horton, 28 homeless. Trespassing. Kearston Rayne Lairson, 28 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

William Craigory Coderre, 32 of Edmond. Felony warrant and a misdemeanor warrant.

Khia Monet Glover, 32 of Midwest City. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Cord LaShandon Moore, 29 of Edmond. Felony warrant.

Brandon Issac Pohocsucut, 24 of Moore. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and a misdemeanor warrant.

James Roark Puglisi, 39 of Oklahoma City. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked, no proof of insurance and expired tag — over three months. ‘

Justin Reid Schrimsher, 43 of Edmond. Possession of CDS and felony DUI/APC.

March 19

Gregory Lynn Thomas, 52 of Oklahoma City. A felony warrant and a misdemeanor warrant. Ryan Christopher Woods, 33 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Bobby Joe Whitaker Jr., 42 of Edmond. A felony warrant, possession CDS, possess drug paraphernalia, driving with license canceled, suspended or revoked and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or combination of schedule one chemical or controlled substance.

Gwendolyn Paige Peterson, 59 of Dallas, Texas. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Michael Arrington Eldridge Jr., 39 of Guthrie. Two counts of possession of CDS, obstruction of police officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, three misdemeanor warrants and one felony warrant.

March 20

Brendon Johnson Allen, 30 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication.

Darrius Deangelo Jackson, 18 of Oklahoma City. Leaving the scene of accident unattended vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle theft, obstruction of a police officer, robbery, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and eluding police officer (M)

Malik Jaquez Glover, 18 of Edmond. Motor vehicle theft, obstruction of police officer and robbery, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Patricia Ann Cotner-McCullough, 65 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

Justice Latrice Conney, 20 of Edmond. Failure to appear.

Vance Marsh Trumpp, 51 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more.

Nathan Eugene Walton, 35 of Edmond. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Mario Manuel-Juan, 24 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication

Terry Dean Murdach, 61 of Oklahoma City. Two felony warrants, one misdemeanor warrant, possession of marijuana and driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked.

Shakira Diane Brooke, 42 homeless. Misdemeanor warrant.

Cody Daniel Baldridge, 29 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant.

March 21

Erick Dawayne Harrison, 30 of Cushing. Possession of a firearm after conviction of a felony, carrying a weapon under the influence of alcohol or drugs and public intoxication.

Gerald Len Whalen, 43 of Edmond. Misdemeanor domestic abuse assault.

Joseph Warren Urbin, 27 of Oklahoma City. Expired tag over three months and driving without a proper/valid driver’s license.

Monique Lasha Porter, 21 of Edmond. Reckless driving and driving without a proper./valid driver’s license.

March 22

Jonathan Lee Meierhoff, 39 of Edmond. Failure to appear.

Chadwick C. Lavender, 47 of Edmond. Felony warrant.

Terry Lee Dyer, 62 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

D’anty Javay Goree, 32 of Oklahoma City. Public intoxication.

Tonya Natasha Williams, 42 of Tulsa. Felony warrant and larceny from building grand larceny.

March 23 Jeffrey Wayne Wright Jr. 37 of Edmond. Two felony warrants, possession of CDS, possess drug paraphernalia and public intoxication.

Catherine Irene Bowe, 32 of Edmond. Possession of CDS, public intoxication and possess drug paraphernalia.

Essence Monae Keith, 27 of Edmond. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and two counts of failure to appear.

Kestolym Sam, 24 of Jones. No proof of insurance by owner, expired tag – over three months and driving without a proper/valid driver’s license.

Chelsea Mae Peaster 34 of Edmond. Two misdemeanor warrants and a felony warrant.

Andrew Lewis Robbins, 27 of Edmond. Driving while privilege is canceled, suspended, denied or revoked and failure to appear.

Anthony Dewayne Prosser Kierzek, 32 of Edmond. (Misdemeanor first offense) domestic abuse assault (in the presence of a minor child)

Jose Alejandro Ruiz-Fernandez, 24 of Oklahoma City. Obstruction of police officer and operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Devyn Nikolai Sloan, 25 of Edmond. Misdemeanor warrant and public intoxication.

March 24

Parker Lynn Moore, 21 of Yukon. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more.

Noah Michael Pollard, 21 of Oklahoma City. Misdemeanor warrant.

Jeffrey Wayne Wright Jr., 37 of Edmond. Two felony warrants.

Ryan Joseph Cummings, 37 homeless. Misdemeanor warrant.

Syeda Massoma Abedi, 42 homeless Failure to appear.

David Samuel Winterink, 34 of Oklahoma City. Felony DUI/APC.

Tonya Lee Ann Duncan, 54 of Norman. Public intoxication.

Macy Rae Meritt 18 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of anything other than alcohol.

March 25

Jungmok Shin, 31 of Edmond. Operate (DUI ro APC) a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Tristen James Wells, 23 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Anesha Nikole Yarbrough, 40 of Oklahoma City. Operate (DUI or APC) with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more.

Tyler Jon Wennersten, 20 homeless. Possess CDS and a misdemeanor warrant.

Victoria Michelle Swim, 24 of Edmond. Operate (DUI or APC) a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Oscar Omar Robles, 25 of Laredo, Texas. Nonassault resisting officer and public intoxication.

Cristina Marisol Contreras, 31 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Victor Daniel Gonzalez, 25 of Oklahoma City. Transport open container of intoxicating beverage or beer and operate (DUI or APC) with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more.

Adarius Mashaun Avery, 26 of Edmond. Public intoxication.

Zachery Wesley Schwerdtfeger, 30 of Edmond. See Police, Page 7