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Candidates file for Feb. 12 Oklahoma City Council election in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8
Thirteen candidates filed to run in the Feb. 12 primary election for the Oklahoma City Council seats in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8.
12/05/2018 5:07 PM
Freeman ‘honored’ to be Oklahoma City’s next City Manager
City Manager-designee Craig Freeman said he's honored and grateful to be named Oklahoma City’s next chief administrative officer. The City Council voted Tuesday to appoint him as the successor to the retiring James D. Couch.
11/21/2018 2:59 PM
Council approves expansion for first MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve a $3.5 million expansion to the first MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center.
11/21/2018 2:40 PM
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
Oklahoma City Council appoints Craig Freeman as next City Manager
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to appoint Craig Freeman as the next City Manager.
11/20/2018 12:56 PM
Assistant Oklahoma City Manager Dennis Clowers to retire
Dennis Clowers, one of Oklahoma City’s three Assistant City Managers, is retiring effective Feb. 7.
11/15/2018 1:23 PM
Nikki Nice wins Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council runoff
Nikki Nice won Tuesday’s special election runoff for the Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council seat.
11/06/2018 10:01 PM
Vote on Tuesday in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council runoff
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for regular voting in the special election runoff for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7.
11/05/2018 8:30 AM
Early voting is Thursday-Saturday in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council runoff
Early voting for the special election runoff for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7 is Thursday through Saturday.
11/01/2018 8:00 AM
Oklahoma City to accept Lone Oak Farms land for park and trail development
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to accept 130 acres of the former Lone Oak Farms in far northwest Oklahoma City for park and trail development.
10/24/2018 8:30 AM
Council approves additional MAPS 3 funding for Boathouse District projects
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve $7.9 million in additional MAPS 3 funding for improvements along the Oklahoma River, aiming to position the Boathouse District for year-round financial success.
10/23/2018 2:57 PM
Oklahoma City’s October sales tax summary
The October sales tax report shows General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were up 15.9 percent compared to the same month last year, below the monthly projection by 0.1 percent.
10/23/2018 8:44 AM
Request absentee ballot by Oct. 31 to vote by mail in Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council runoff on Nov. 6
The deadline is Oct. 31 to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail in the Nov. 6 special election runoff for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7.
10/22/2018 8:30 AM
Oklahoma City invites ‘Ideas 4 MAPS’
Mayor David Holt and the City Council are inviting the people of Oklahoma City to submit ideas for a potential MAPS 4 and help write a new chapter in OKC’s transformative temporary one-cent sales tax program.
10/11/2018 10:31 AM
Candidate filing is Dec. 3-5 for Feb. 12 OKC Council election in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8
Candidates may file Dec. 3-5 to run for the Oklahoma City Council seats in Wards 2, 5, 6 and 8, with voting in the primary election set for Feb. 12.
10/09/2018 12:10 PM
Downtown Loop streetcar testing begins Monday; signals on Broadway and signs on NW 11th change Friday
MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Streetcar testing on the Downtown Loop begins Monday, and changes begin Friday to traffic signals on Broadway Avenue and stop signs on NW 11th Street.
10/04/2018 3:26 PM
Ward 7 Councilman Lee E. Cooper Jr. to host Development Forum for developers, builders, contractors and residents
The forum is at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Metro Tech Springlake Campus, 1900 Springlake Drive.
10/03/2018 8:00 AM
Register to vote by Oct. 12 for Ward 7 Oklahoma City Council runoff on Nov. 6
The deadline is Oct. 12 to register to vote in the Nov. 6 special election runoff for the Oklahoma City Council seat in Ward 7.
10/01/2018 8:30 AM
Oklahoma City reduces fine, ends jail time for marijuana possession charges
The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to reform City ordinances for marijuana possession, following the Police Department’s recommendation to reduce the fine and end jail time on simple possession charges.
09/27/2018 1:13 PM
Don’t drain swimming pools into storm drains
As swimming pool season winds down, remember that it’s illegal to release chlorinated pool water into a neighborhood storm drain.
09/26/2018 8:30 AM