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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
MAPS 4 sales tax collections begin in Oklahoma City
MAPS 4 sales tax collections started at midnight Wednesday, officially kicking off the ambitious program to transform our community with public investments for everyone.
04/01/2020 8:00 AM
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
Oklahoma City Council to consider $5.5M Small Business Continuity Program for COVID-19 emergency relief
The Oklahoma City Council will consider an unprecedented $5.5 million emergency relief program for local small businesses on Tuesday.
03/27/2020 1:57 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
Oklahoma City’s February sales and use tax summary
The February sales and use tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were above the monthly projection and increased compared to the same month last year.
02/18/2020 3:17 PM
Oklahoma City’s January sales and use tax summary
The January sales and use tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were below the monthly projection and declined compared to the same month last year.
01/22/2020 11:44 AM
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
Councilperson Cooper to host Ward 2 MAPS 4/Better Streets, Safer City Meet-Up Forum on Nov. 21
Councilperson James Cooper is hosting a public Ward 2 MAPS 4/Better Streets, Safer City Meet-Up Forum on Nov. 21 for Oklahoma City residents to learn more about these two initiatives and visit with City staff to ask questions.
11/15/2019 9:38 AM
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
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
Oklahoma City’s July sales tax summary
The July sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 1.8 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 1.3 percent.
07/16/2019 9:29 AM
Oklahoma City’s April sales tax summary
The April sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 4 percent compared to the same month last year, above the monthly projection by 2.7 percent.
04/23/2019 3:24 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
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’s December sales tax summary
The December sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 17.7 percent compared to the same month last year, above the monthly projection by 1.5 percent.
12/18/2018 10:15 AM
Oklahoma City’s November sales tax summary
The November sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 13.7 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 2 percent.
11/20/2018 2:29 PM
Council approves first Better Streets, Safer City trails project
Better Streets, Safer City street improvement projects are already under way, and the Oklahoma City Council just approved the program’s first trails project.
07/31/2018 11:32 AM