Mayor & Council
A City Charter amendment in 1927 established the Council-Manager form of government. In this form of City government, an elected Mayor and City Council set policy and conduct City business. The Mayor and Council appoint a professional City Manager to carry out the day-to-day operations of City government.
The next City Council election will be in 2011 for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8. Wards 1,
3, 4 and 7 will be up for reelection in 2013. Terms of service are for four years. Pay is $12,000 annually.
The Mayor is elected every four years. The next Mayoral election is set for 2010. Pay is $24,000 annually.
 Mick Cornett Mick Cornett was born and raised in Oklahoma City. He spent 20 years in local television working in both news and sports. (Biography of Mayor Mick Cornett - photo) |
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 Gary Marrs Gary Marrs was a third-generation firefighter, born and raised in Oklahoma City, who served as Fire Chief from 1993 to 2002. (Biography of Ward 1 Councilman Gary Marrs - photo) |
 Sam Bowman Sam Bowman came to Oklahoma City in 1970 to work for Neighborhood Services Organization and served 21 years as its Executive Director. (Biography of Ward 2 Councilman Sam Bowman - photo) |
 Larry McAtee Larry McAtee is an independent business consultant. He holds a master's degree in management from NYU and a BA in Public and International Affairs from Princeton. (Biography of Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee - photo) |
 Pete White Pete White is an attorney and lifelong Ward Four resident. He served on the Council from 1982 to 1989, then returned in 2005. (Biography of Ward 4 Councilman Pete White - photo) |
 J. Brian Walters J. Brian Walters was elected to City Council in April, 2007. (Biography of Ward 5 Councilman J. Brian Walters - photo) |
 Meg Salyer Ward Six
(Biography of Ward
6 Councilperson Meg Salyer - photo)
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 Ronald Skip Kelly
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 Patrick J. Ryan Patrick Ryan is a retired utility executive and aviation businessman who has also been involved in numerous civic activities. (Biography of Ward 8 Councilman Patrick J. Ryan - photo) |
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State of the City
Mayor Mick Cornett delivered the 2009 State of the City Address to the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 15.
- 2010 State of the City
- 2009 State of the City
- 2008 State of the City
- 2007 State of the City
- 2006 State of the City
- 2005 State of the City
The Six Mayors
Mayor Cornett poses with the City's five living previous Mayors during the grand opening of the Skirvin Hilton Hotel on February 26, 2007.
- More about previous mayors
2007-2008 Youth Council
Two programs you shouldn't miss
The Mayor's Magazine and From City Hall are part of the lineup on City Channel 20, the City's government access cable channel.
- The Mayor's Magazine features Mayor Mick Cornett. Find out more about The Mayor's Magazine.
- From City Hall features members of the Oklahoma City Council. Find out more about From City Hall.
Financial Reports available
Financial reports for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust, Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority and other trusts are available here.
Historic City Hall
City Hall – the Municipal Building – is the historic 'capitol' of Oklahoma City government.
The City Seal
Learn more about the history and meaning of the City Seal.
Telling our story
Oklahoma City was founded in a single day on April 22, 1889. Today its population has grown to 506,000. At 621 square miles, this sprawling capital city is one of the largest cities in land area in the country.