[1] In 1939, Latting obtained a master's degree in economics and statistics from Columbia University in New York City.
[1] Latting realized that the way state legislative district borders were drawn in Oklahoma was antiquated.
[1] Latting, who had a background in statistics, became involved in the reapportionment and redistricting of the new state House and Senate districts, which were more proportionally distributed between urban and rural areas.
[1] Latting defeated fellow councilman Bill Bishop with 32,271 to 22,132 in a mayoral runoff election held on April 6, 1971.
[3] Bishop, her opponent, had been endorsed by outgoing Oklahoma City Mayor James Norick.
"[1] In one instance, the council nullified all of Latting's appointments and nominations to various city boards and commissions while she was out of town.
[1] Latting supported an urban renewal process, known as the Pei Plan, which saw hundreds of older, low-rise downtown buildings demolished in favor of skyscrapers and other modern structures.
[1] New businesses and manufacturers also moved to Oklahoma City during Latting's tenure, including General Motors and Xerox.