David Holt: podcast appearances and interviews

David Holt, born on March 10, 1979, is an American and Osage attorney and politician. He has been serving as the 38th mayor of Oklahoma City since 2018 and became the dean of the Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2023. Holt previously represented the 30th district in the Oklahoma Senate from 2010 to 2018. He is recognized as Oklahoma City's first Native American to hold the mayoral office and has also served as the 83rd president of the United States Conference of Mayors. During his tenure as mayor, Holt oversaw the passage of MAPS 4 in 2019, a $1.1 billion initiative encompassing 16 projects aimed at community development and infrastructure enhancement. In 2023, he proposed and successfully secured approval from the City Council and voters to allocate at least $850 million in taxpayer dollars for the construction of a new $900 million arena. This development agreement ensures that the Oklahoma City Thunder will play in the arena for at least 25 years. Looking ahead, Holt announced that Oklahoma City will host two sports and seven events of the 2028 Summer Olympics, highlighting his ongoing involvement in the city's development and international recognition.