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Permits and Events

Large public events held on public rights-of-way (City streets, sidewalks, alleys or easements) require a permit and must be approved by the Oklahoma City Council.

Council approved permits Tuesday for:

• American Heart Association's "Heart Walk," April 18.
• Oklahoma City Marathon, Inc.'s "Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon," April 26.
• SW 29th Business Improvement District Association's "Festival Dia del Niño en La 29 (SW 29th Street Children's Day Festival)," April 19.

View all permitted public events on the events calendar.

Council members sworn in for new terms

Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid, Ward 5 Councilman David Greenwell and Ward 6 Councilwoman Meg Salyer were sworn in for new terms and Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher was sworn in for his first term Tuesday. Councilmen Shadid and Greenwell and Councilwoman Salyer won re-election in March, and Councilman Stonecipher won the election to replace former Ward 8 Councilman Pat Ryan, who did not seek re-election. The Council members were elected to four-year terms. Council members are paid $12,000 per year, and positions are non-partisan.

• Watch the swearing-in ceremony.

Councilman McAtee takes turn as Vice Mayor

Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee began his six-month term as Vice Mayor on Tuesday. Council members take the position on a rotating basis for the six-month terms. The Vice Mayor assumes the duties of the Mayor when the Mayor is absent, including leading Council meetings.