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Oklahoma City’s July sales tax summary
The July sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 21.5 percent compared to the same month last year, above the monthly projection by 4.3 percent.
07/18/2018 9:11 AM
Oklahoma City Council approves $1.56B budget for fiscal year 2019
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday approved the City Manager’s proposed $1.56 billion budget for fiscal year 2019, which begins July 1.
06/05/2018 12:38 PM
Oklahoma City Council receives proposed budget for fiscal year 2019
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday received the City Manager’s proposed $1.56 billion budget for fiscal year 2019, which begins July 1.
05/01/2018 2:14 PM
Streets, parks and sports facilities highlight first Better Streets, Safer City bond sale
Projects expected to be funded by the first Better Streets, Safer City bond sale include streets across Oklahoma City, a new soccer complex on the northwest side and improvements to sports facilities.
04/23/2018 11:29 AM
Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s reaffirm Oklahoma City’s AAA bond rating
For the eighth year in a row, the City of Oklahoma City has earned the highest bond ratings possible from two of the nation’s most respected financial rating services.
03/13/2018 12:16 PM
Review and submit feedback on bikewalkokc, OKC’s first cycling and pedestrian master plan
The public comment period is open until March 21 for the draft of bikewalkokc, the City of Oklahoma City’s plan for improving our transportation network for cyclists and pedestrians.
03/07/2018 1:56 PM
Council approves first Better Streets, Safer City street improvement projects
Less than two months after Better Streets, Safer City sales tax collections began, the Oklahoma City Council has given the green light to the first projects.
02/28/2018 11:57 AM
Report streetlight outages to OG&E
Call OG&E if you see a streetlight out in Oklahoma City. Dial (405) 272-9741 and be prepared to provide detailed location information to report a streetlight that doesn’t work.
02/06/2018 3:04 PM
Better Streets, Safer City Advisory Board holds first meeting
The 11-member Better Streets, Safer City Advisory Board met Thursday for the first time, making its first recommendations to the Oklahoma City Council about new temporary sales tax projects.
01/30/2018 9:40 AM
S&P assigns second-highest rating for new TIF bonds, upgrades ratings for others
S&P Global Ratings assigned its second-highest rating for the City of Oklahoma City’s new bonds for TIF District No. 2, keeping borrowing costs low and maximizing investment opportunities within the district.
01/02/2018 11:42 AM
Sales tax rate changes Jan. 1 in Oklahoma City as MAPS 3 tax ends, new taxes begin
A new sales tax rate takes effect Jan. 1 in Oklahoma City as collections begin on a permanent ¼-cent increase to the general fund sales tax and one temporary penny sales tax is replaced by another.
12/29/2017 10:42 AM
Members appointed to advisory board for Better Streets, Safer City sales tax projects
The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday appointed 11 City residents to a new advisory board overseeing the street, sidewalk and trail projects included in the Better Streets, Safer City sales tax initiative.
11/22/2017 10:58 AM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: Sept. 26, 2017
Special events, election results, transit update, Convention and Visitors Bureau update and more.
09/26/2017 4:52 PM
Voters approve Better Streets, Safer City bond and sales tax measures
Oklahoma City voters approved the bond and sales tax measures on Tuesday’s Better Streets, Safer City special election ballot, making comprehensive investments in the critical infrastructure and services to help our community thrive as it grows.
09/13/2017 1:22 PM
Vote Tuesday in the Better Streets, Safer City special election
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the Better Streets, Safer City special election in Oklahoma City.
09/11/2017 7:00 AM
Early voting Thursday and Friday for Tuesday’s Better Streets, Safer City special election
Early voting for Tuesday's Better Streets, Safer City special election is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the county election board in the county where you’re registered
09/07/2017 7:00 AM
Request an absentee ballot by Sept. 6 for Better Streets, Safer City special election Sept. 12
Registered Oklahoma City voters who want an absentee ballot to vote in the Better Streets, Safer City special election on Sept. 12 must request the ballot by Sept. 6.
08/30/2017 8:55 AM
Register by Aug. 18 to vote in Better Streets, Safer City special election Sept. 12
For those not already registered, eligible Oklahoma City residents have until Aug. 18 to register to vote on the Better Streets, Safer City special election on Sept. 12.
08/08/2017 8:45 AM
Oklahoma City’s resident satisfaction beats national average
Oklahoma City residents are more satisfied with their community than most Americans who live in big cities.
07/18/2017 1:29 PM
OKC Council Meeting Notes: July 18, 2017
Resident survey results, sales tax update, convention center hotel deal, Continuum of Care grants and more.
07/18/2017 11:21 AM