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Oklahoma City celebrates Bike to Work Day with first protected bike lanes in expanding network
Oklahoma City is celebrating Bike to Work Day on Friday, and cyclists can enjoy the ride in a protected bike lane for the first time.
09/24/2020 2:00 PM
Belle Isle Library renovation and expansion begins in northwest Oklahoma City
Work is beginning on the renovation and expansion of the Belle Isle Library in northwest Oklahoma City, the first major remodeling for the distinctive mid-century modern building since it opened in 1963.
08/19/2020 2:02 PM
Oklahoma City’s May sales and use tax summary
In the first report showing effects from the COVID-19 economic crash, the May sales and use tax summary shows combined General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were well below the monthly projection and fell significantly compared to the same month last year.
05/26/2020 8:05 AM
Vote on the interior color scheme for OKC Parks’ new Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center
Visit okc.gov/willa by May 26 to see options and vote on the interior color scheme for OKC Parks’ new Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center in northeast Oklahoma City.
05/14/2020 2:56 PM
Oklahoma City’s April sales and use tax summary
In the last report before the COVID-19 economic crash, the April sales and use tax summary shows combined General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were slightly above the monthly projection and increased compared to the same month last year.
04/29/2020 3:26 PM
Oklahoma City Councilmembers Cooper, Hamon and Nice to hold Virtual Town Hall on aid for minority-owned small businesses, 4 p.m. Tuesday April 14
Three members of the Oklahoma City Council will hold a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday to discuss how minority-owned small businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis can get help.
04/13/2020 1:36 PM
Apply online April 6-17 for Oklahoma City’s Small Business Continuity Program COVID-19 disaster relief funds
Starting April 6, OKC business owners may go to okcSmallBizHelp.com to apply for COVID-19 disaster relief funds from the City of Oklahoma City’s Small Business Continuity Program.
04/03/2020 12:44 PM
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