OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor will have a new
job in Gov. Brad Henry's administration when she leaves office in
December.
     Henry said Wednesday he has named Taylor to the new post as the
Governor's Chief of Education Strategy and Innovation.
     Among other things, Taylor will pursue various federal grants
earmarked for states that implement innovative strategies to boost
education achievement.
     Taylor says she will be a volunteer in the post and will not
accept a state salary.
     Taylor previously served as Henry's Secretary of Commerce and on
the governor's transition team.
     Taylor announced on June 4 she would not seek another term as
Tulsa's mayor. Her term ends on Dec. 7. Taylor says she will not be
a candidate for another office in 2010.