Bartlesville City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Michael Colaw

Candidate for City Council Ward 1

13 candidates · 5 seats4 sourced positions

Michael Colaw is running for Bartlesville City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tim Sherrick.

Voter registration deadline · Fri, Oct 9, 2026

In 4 days

Development Director for Elder Care who has lived in Bartlesville for 36 years.

Where Michael Colaw stands: positions on the record

License plate cameras1 sourced position

Met with the Bartlesville Police Department about the license plate reader technology and says privacy safeguards and accountability should stay in place.
“I have already met with the Bartlesville Police Department to review the technology, learn how the department uses it, and better understand the guardrails that are currently in place.”
Own statementThe Wiley Post · Sep 17, 2026

Business recruitment1 sourced position

Says the council's role is to hold economic development groups to clear expectations and measurable goals when public money is involved.
“The City Council's role is to make sure these organizations have clear expectations, measurable goals, and accountability when public resources are involved.”
Own statementThe Wiley Post · Sep 17, 2026

Comprehensive plan1 sourced position

Describes Endeavor 2045 as a guide that can be adjusted as circumstances change.
“Endeavor 2045 should be a living guide for Bartlesville's future, not a checklist that prevents us from adjusting when circumstances change.”
Own statementThe Wiley Post · Sep 17, 2026

City budget1 sourced position

Says he would not start with a set list of programs to cut and would review the numbers first.
“I would not walk into office with a predetermined list of programs to eliminate.”
Own statementThe Wiley Post · Sep 17, 2026

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