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Moody’s, S&P affirm Oklahoma City’s AAA bond rating, stable outlook
Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings have each affirmed the City of Oklahoma City’s top-notch bond rating and stable long-term outlook.
04/03/2020 8:09 AM
‘Shelter in Place’ order in Oklahoma City extended to April 30 as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Mayor David Holt has extended the “Shelter in Place” emergency order in Oklahoma City to April 30 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
04/02/2020 2:40 PM
Oklahoma City Council approves $5.5M Small Business Continuity Program for COVID-19 emergency relief
The Oklahoma City Council approved an unprecedented $5.5 million emergency relief program for local small businesses on Tuesday.
03/31/2020 4:03 PM
'Shelter in Place' order to be issued in Oklahoma City as COVID-19 state of emergency amended
Mayor David Holt will amend the COVID-19 state of emergency proclamation in Oklahoma City to explicitly implement “Shelter in Place” from 11:59 p.m. March 28 through April 16.
03/28/2020 12:00 PM
Access to some city buildings restricted to employees only during pandemic, public services not affected
Most City of Oklahoma City office buildings are restricting public access to protect visitors and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, but public services continue uninterrupted.
03/27/2020 9:46 AM
Oklahoma City businesses may apply for federal Small Business Administration disaster assistance loans for COVID-19
Oklahoma City businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) at sba.gov/disaster.
03/21/2020
Be Counted OKC: 2020 Census happening now
Most households in America will get information on how to respond from the U.S. Census Bureau beginning now. Check your mailbox. If you don’t get a letter or want to fill it out before you get one, you can still complete the questionnaire at my2020census.gov.
03/13/2020 10:20 AM
Oklahoma City voters say no to parks sales tax
Oklahoma City voters said no to a new 1/8-cent sales tax for parks in Tuesday’s initiative petition election.
03/03/2020 9:54 PM
Vote Tuesday in initiative petition election on parks sales tax in Oklahoma City
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the initiative petition election in Oklahoma City to consider a permanent 1/8-cent sales tax for parks.
03/02/2020 8:30 AM
Early voting is Thursday to Saturday in March 3 initiative petition election in Oklahoma City
Early voting is Thursday to Saturday in the March 3 initiative petition election in Oklahoma City to consider a permanent 1/8-cent sales tax for parks.
02/26/2020 8:30 AM
Request an absentee ballot by Feb. 26 to vote by mail in March 3 initiative petition election in Oklahoma City
Request an absentee ballot by 5 p.m. Feb. 26 to vote by mail in the March 3 initiative petition election in Oklahoma City to consider a permanent 1/8-cent sales tax for parks.
02/12/2020 8:55 AM
Oklahoma City Council establishes MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board and subcommittees, volunteers needed
Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to establish the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board and six subcommittees to guide the transformational MAPS 4 program.
02/04/2020 10:51 AM
Community meeting planned for upcoming F.D. Moon Middle School renovations
Review final plans for upcoming renovations at F.D. Moon Middle School at a community meeting 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in the school’s cafeteria, 1901 NE 13th Street.
01/17/2020 2:54 PM
Lake Overholser Bridge along Route 66 in Oklahoma City re-opens Dec. 20
The Lake Overholser Bridge on NW 39th Street along historic Route 66 is re-opening Dec. 20 after being closed about three months for repairs.
12/19/2019 3:56 PM
Oklahoma City voters approve MAPS 4
Oklahoma City voters approved the sales tax to fund MAPS 4 in Tuesday’s special election, moving forward with a unique and ambitious plan to transform our community.
12/10/2019 8:30 PM
Manuel Perez Park to receive new improvements
Mayor David Holt and other civic leaders will break ground on new improvements at Manuel Perez Park in a ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2. OKC Parks is hosting the groundbreaking, and the public is invited to attend.
11/22/2019 1:23 PM
Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction ratings among the best in U.S.
From coast to coast, there aren’t many people as happy with their hometown as Oklahoma City residents are with theirs.
10/23/2019 8:57 AM
MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Convention Center brand unveiled
Officials unveiled the MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Convention Center’s new brand on Monday, revealing colorful and energetic logo for a new community landmark.
10/07/2019 1:00 PM
Join Kings of Leon, Mayor Holt and the City Council to dedicate Kings of Leon Lane in Bricktown, Sept. 27
Join Kings of Leon, Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council to officially dedicate the newly named Kings of Leon Lane in Bricktown.
09/17/2019 8:30 AM
Oklahoma City Council approves MAPS 4 package, special election to be Dec. 10
Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council approved an ambitious and unique MAPS 4 package for voters to consider in a special election on Dec. 10.
08/27/2019 11:13 AM