The Oklahoma City Slim-Down

Oklahoma City Mayor, Mick Cornett, put his city on a diet to lose ONE MILLION pounds. After Oklahoma City was named one of America’s fattest cities, Mayor Cornett demanded better health for his community. He implemented planning to make the city more walk-able. In a city with the most per-capita fast-food restaurants in the country, Mayor Cornett worked to create healthier menu options. If that wasn't enough, life-sized cutouts of the Mayor appeared in every Taco Bell. The Mayor’s special quickly became the most popular item on the menu. Oklahoma City lost one million pounds and is now named on a different list, America’s Fittest Cities.