From The KOTV Vault: Election Night Coverage From 1980

April 1, 1980 was a big day for the city of Tulsa.  It wasn't just April Fools' Day, it was election day for the city.

Thursday, February 16th 2012, 6:34 pm

By: Richard Clark


Editor's note:  As News On 6 prepares to move into a new building, we're taking inventory of everything in our current one, including hours and hours of old video.  As the move approaches, we'll be sharing what we find here on NewsOn6.com.

April 1, 1980 was a big day for the city of Tulsa.  It wasn't just April Fools' Day, it was election day.

Back then the city had a different form of government, with commissioners instead of city councilors.

KOTV's coverage that night was anchored by Clayton Vaughn who had help from Melanie Roberts and reporters Gloria Strickland and Skip Nicholson.  

Click on the video player above to take a trip back in time.

2/16/2012:  Related Story:  News On 6 Reporter Rick Wells Dives Into Tulsa's Past

02/06/2012:  Related Story: From The KOTV Vault: 84-Cent Gas Had Tulsa Drivers Worried In 1979

02/10/2012:  Related Story: From The KOTV Vault: 'Shorts Day' Flops On Tulsa's Brookside

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