OKC Council calls July 9 special election for amendments to City Charter, ONG franchise agreement

The Oklahoma City Council called a special election on July 9 for a proposed City Charter amendment affecting Mayor and Council employment restrictions, and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) franchise agreement.

04/23/2019 2:56 PM

McDermid, Tsoodle hired as Assistant City Managers for Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Aubrey McDermid and Kenton Tsoodle as the next Assistant City Managers.

04/22/2019 10:30 AM

Survivor Tree clone transplanted on grounds of MAPS 3’s Scissortail Park

04/19/2019 2:05 PM

New and re-elected Oklahoma City Council members begin 4-year terms

Newly elected Ward 2 Councilman James Cooper and Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon were sworn in Tuesday to four-year terms on the Oklahoma City Council alongside re-elected Ward 5 Councilman David Greenwell and Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher.

04/09/2019 8:51 AM

Oklahoma City launches National Fitness Campaign partnership as model city for fitness

OKC Parks will open five new outdoor fitness courts with a grand opening April 6, launching a new partnership with the San Francisco-based National Fitness Campaign (NFC). The free outdoor fitness opportunities across Oklahoma City are for bodyweight exercises, circuit training and more.

04/01/2019 11:07 AM

Oklahoma City’s March sales tax summary

The March sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were down 3.9 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 8.8 percent.

03/26/2019 10:39 AM

Safe Place returns to OKC for youths who need immediate help

Black and yellow diamond-shaped signs on Oklahoma City fire stations and OnCue stores will mark the return of the National Safe Place Network to help young people who need immediate safety.

03/21/2019 12:59 PM

OKC Council considers July 9 special election for amendments to City Charter, ONG franchise agreement

The Oklahoma City Council is considering a special election on July 9 for a proposed City Charter amendment affecting Mayor and Council employment restrictions, and a change to the Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise agreement.

03/13/2019 10:13 AM

City Council hires OKC’s first Artist-in-Residence

The City Council voted Tuesday to hire Erica Bonavida for the launch of the Artist-in-Residence program, managed by the Planning Department’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs. Bonavida, a painter who uses a realistic style, will work for the rest of 2019 from a studio in historic City Hall.

02/26/2019 2:43 PM

Oklahoma City’s February sales tax summary

The February sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 14.3 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 0.6 percent.

02/26/2019 11:16 AM

Oklahoma City purchases 240 Sports Complex

The Parks Department has purchased the 240 Sports Complex in south Oklahoma City with plans to renovate it in time for the spring 2020 baseball and softball seasons.

02/22/2019 8:30 AM

Cooper, Greenwell, Hamon and Stonecipher win election to Oklahoma City Council

Councilmen David Greenwell and Mark Stonecipher were re-elected and James Cooper and JoBeth Hamon won open seats in Tuesday’s Oklahoma City Council primary election.

02/12/2019 9:08 PM

Vote Tuesday in Oklahoma City Council election for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for regular voting in the Oklahoma City Council election for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.

02/11/2019 8:30 AM

Early voting is Thursday and Friday for Feb. 12 Oklahoma City Council election in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8

Early voting is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Oklahoma City Council election on Feb. 12 for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.

02/07/2019 7:00 AM

Moody’s affirms Oklahoma City’s AAA bond rating, revises outlook to stable

Moody’s Investor Service cited Oklahoma City “management’s ability to navigate challenging financial times” in revising its outlook to stable for the City’s top-notch bond rating.

02/05/2019 2:11 PM

Oklahoma City Council approves four public art projects

Public art projects are coming soon to the West River Trail, two parks and a fire station.

01/31/2019 12:00 PM

Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty to retire

Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty is retiring effective May 2.

01/24/2019 9:21 AM

Request absentee ballot by Feb. 6 to vote by mail in Feb. 12 Oklahoma City Council election for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8

Request an absentee ballot by 5 p.m. Feb. 6 to vote by mail in the Oklahoma City Council primary election on Feb. 12 for Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.

01/22/2019 8:30 AM

OKC Council approves rules for properties rented through services like Airbnb

The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve new rules for people who rent houses, apartments and bedrooms to guests using home sharing services like Airbnb.

01/15/2019 3:30 PM

Assistant Oklahoma City Manager M.T. Berry to retire

M.T. Berry, one of Oklahoma City’s three Assistant City Managers, is retiring effective May 30.

01/15/2019 12:30 PM