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Ritter Communications seeks right-of-way permit; councilors press company on restoration, contractor oversight and local hiring

Public Works Committee of the Tulsa City Council · November 5, 2025
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Summary

Ritter Communications asked the Public Works Committee for a right-of-way occupancy permit to install and operate fiber facilities in Tulsa; city staff said the application has departmental clearance and Ritter described construction, customer pricing and community-notification practices.

Public Works staff presented a right-of-way occupancy permit request from East Ritter Communication Holdings LLC to place and operate facilities in the city's rights of way, citing the city's rights-of-way management ordinance (Title 11, Chapter 12).

Chris Mashburn, Public Works, summarized the request and said the application "has been reviewed and accepted by all applicable departments." Ritter Communications representatives described the company and its planned build. Victor Esposito said the company has been operating since about 1906 and…

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