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Saturday Morning Sweep program continues 

The City's Saturday Morning Sweep is underway. The program is organized to help rid neighborhoods of litter, overgrowth, illegal dumping and storm debris by providing a commerical-sized dumpsters to neighborhood associations in Oklahoma City. More

Councilwoman Simank resigns

Ward 6 Councilwoman Ann Simank announced her resignation from the Oklahoma City Council. Simank’s son, Edmund Dow Simank, III, was recently accepted into Oklahoma City Fire Training Academy’s class of 2008.  When the academy begins on August 22 he will become a City employee, which requires Simank to leave her post.  More

Citizens rank quality of services above national average

Eight out of ten Oklahoma City residents responding to a recent citizen satisfaction survey think Oklahoma City is not only moving in the right direction but is also a good place to live, raise children and work. This is the third year the City has conducted the citizen satisfaction survey.  This year’s survey, which was conducted in June and July, had a 40 percent response rate. More | Download the Survey (PDF)

City looking for local small contractors and businesses to work on public construction projects

In an effort to keep our local economy healthy and flourishing, the City is compiling a registry of local small and disadvantaged contractors and businesses that want to subcontract on City construction projects. The new program encourages general and prime contractors of City construction projects to use local subcontractors. More

Summit to address high school dropout problem

Oklahoma City’s Student Success Summit is a half-day event designed to better understand and find solutions for Oklahoma City’s high school dropout problem. More

Council passes new accident law

The City Council passed a new ordinance requiring drivers involved in non-injury accidents to move their vehicles, if they are movable, out of the flow of traffic. The new ordinance is consistent with State law.

The new ordinance will help clear roadways and resume normal traffic sooner after an accident. Violators of the new ordinance can receive a fine of up to $500.

Saturday Morning Sweep program continues

The City's Saturday Morning Sweep is underway. The program is organized to help rid neighborhoods of litter, overgrowth, illegal dumping and storm debris by providing a commerical-sized dumpsters to neighborhood associations in Oklahoma City. More

Downtown two-way street conversion

On Saturday, July 12, five downtown roads will be converted from one-way to two-way streets. The change is geared to boost safety, improve traffic flow and provide easier access to downtown businesses.

Downtown streets to be converted to two-way include:

• North Hudson Ave. from NW 6th St. to NW 13th St. 
• North Harvey Ave. from NW 6th St. to NW 13th St.  
• North Robinson Ave. from NW 6th St. to NW 13th St.
  
• NW 5th St. from North Western Ave. to North Walker Ave.
  
• NW 6th St. from North Western Ave. to North Oklahoma Ave.
  View Map (PDF)

Summer fun on a budget in Oklahoma City

Gas prices and rising food costs taking the air out of your summer spending? The Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department has just the recipe for summer fun on a budget. Check out our baker’s dozen of free and low-cost activities. They’re sure to fill the family fun quotient, without taking a chunk out of your checkbook. More

Oklahoma City and Tulsa unite to present legislative priorities

For the second year in a row, city leaders from Oklahoma City and Tulsa have partnered to present a joint agenda to the 51st Oklahoma Legislature for 2008.

The agenda, signed by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor, outlines six issues fundamental to the future of both cities and municipalities throughout the state
Download the Joint Legislative Agenda (PDF)

NBA Board of Governors vote to approve relocation

The question now is when, not if Oklahoma City will be home to a NBA franchise following a 28-2 vote by the association’s Board of Governors today in New York.

The Board, comprised of NBA franchise owners, voted overwhelmingly to approve Professional Basketball Club, LLC’s request to relocate the SuperSonics to Oklahoma City. More

What if my sewer backs up?

Sewer backups are usually unexpected and always create a mess. At best the backup requires unpleasant cleanup and sometimes expensive damage. When this happens, our customers have questions. More

Great OKC Tree Give-Away- Fall 2008
Details coming soon.

In April, 2008, the City of Oklahoma City partnered with the Tree Bank Foundation to provide 1,000 trees to citizens free of charge. The project was funded through a grant from the Houston-based Apache Foundation through its One Million Tree initiative. The Apache Foundation and Tree Bank Foundation will once again partner with the City of Oklahoma City to give away 1,000 trees to city residents. Look for details in early September. More

2008 State of the City Address

During the ninth annual State of the City address held January 31, Mayor Mick Cornett looked back on Oklahoma City's recent accomplishments, updated the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on current developments and shared our vision for the City's future. More

Report potholes by phone

If you see potholes in City streets, give us a call on the Pothole Hotline at 631-1111. Or call *OKC on your cellular phone.

"This City is Going on a Diet"

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has an ambitious New Year’s resolution for Oklahoma City. He is asking residents to collectively lose one million pounds in an effort to create a healthier City. An interactive Web site has been created to track the city’s weight loss progress.

At the heart of the program is a Web site that is being launched on New Year’s Eve: www.thiscityisgoingonadiet.com. The Web site is designed as a one-stop resource for people intending to lose weight. More

Oklahoma City voters pass 2007 Bond Program

Oklahoma City voters said yes to a $835.5 million G.O. Bond Issue to improve or replace our city’s infrastructure.
Projects include the repair of 750 miles of residential and arterial streets, repairing bridges, improving parks, addressing drainage systems, constructing sidewalks and trails, building new police and fire stations, replacing busses, updating libraries and providing incentives for economic development.
Thanks to citizens who voted in the election despite the frigid temperatures and unfavorable driving conditions. More

• 2007 Bond Program Election Results

City Council Issues, Strategic Priorities & Key Results

City Council met to identify the major issues confronting the City over the next two to five years, and establish Strategic Priorities and Key Results that the City needs to achieve in order to successfully address the issues identified. More

Citizens rate Oklahoma City as a great place to live

Results of citizen survey conducted last month by ETC Institute reflect favorably on many City services.

Final Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget Available

The City of Oklahoma City budget for FY 2007-08
is available for download.

Council video now available on web

City Channel 20, Information Technology Department and City Clerk make video of City Council meetings available.

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