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OKC Council calls Nov. 3 election for amendments to City Charter
The Oklahoma City Council called a special election on Nov. 3 for proposed City Charter amendments that are primarily intended to modernize wording, address inconsistencies and resolve discrepancies with state law.
08/18/2020 1:16 PM
OKC Parks opens Virtual Academy and After School Kids Club at community centers for virtual learning students
OKC Parks is opening a Virtual Academy and After School Kids Club in eight community centers for Oklahoma City students who are enrolled in their school’s virtual learning curriculum.
08/13/2020 8:00 AM
Grant helps Oklahoma City partner with Upward Transitions and The Dragonfly Home to help human trafficking victims
The City of Oklahoma City is partnering with Upward Transitions and The Dragonfly Home to help victims of human trafficking using a federal grant for transitional housing.
08/12/2020 1:32 PM
Oklahoma City’s Small Business Continuity Program for COVID-19 disaster relief begins Phase 2
Starting Aug. 4, Oklahoma City business owners and 501(c)(3) non-profits with 100 or fewer full time equivalent employees may go to okcSmallBizHelp.com to apply for COVID-19 disaster relief funds from the City of Oklahoma City’s Small Business Continuity Program. The program is accepting application
08/04/2020 2:56 PM
2020-21 Oklahoma City Youth Council takes office
Eighteen Oklahoma City high school students took office Tuesday as members of the 2020-21 Youth Council, kicking off nine months of hands-on education in public service.
08/04/2020 9:00 AM
Oklahoma City Community Policing Working Group formed
City Manager Craig Freeman announced the formation of the Oklahoma City Community Policing Working Group, which will study how to expand and increase effective programs for alternative responses, youth outreach and more.
08/03/2020 1:22 PM
501(c)(3) organizations in Oklahoma City eligible for COVID-19 emergency relief grants
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that serve low to moderate income clients in Oklahoma City that are experiencing financial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to apply for emergency relief grants through the City of Oklahoma City’s Planning Department.
07/31/2020 7:56 AM
Oklahoma City’s July sales and use tax summary
In the third monthly report showing effects from the COVID-19 economic crash, the July sales and use tax summary shows combined General Fund collections in Oklahoma City were above the monthly projection but fell significantly compared to the same month last year.
07/24/2020 8:09 AM
Oklahoma City’s MAPS 3 Scissortail Park earns national and regional engineering awards
The park, a crown jewel of Oklahoma City’s MAPS 3 program, earned national and regional engineering awards this month.
07/22/2020 2:08 PM
Cultural nonprofits in Oklahoma City eligible for COVID-19 emergency relief grants via Allied Arts program
Cultural nonprofits in Oklahoma City with financial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to apply for emergency relief grants through Allied Arts.
07/20/2020 3:00 PM
Masks required in indoor public places in Oklahoma City
The City Council voted in a special meeting Friday to approve an emergency public safety ordinance requiring face coverings in indoor public places throughout Oklahoma City.
07/17/2020 6:14 PM
Oklahoma City Council will consider citywide indoor mask requirement during special meeting Friday
Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher will introduce an emergency public safety ordinance that would require masks in indoor public places throughout Oklahoma City during a special City Council meeting on Friday.
07/15/2020 5:42 PM
Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission Task Force formed
The three co-chairs of Oklahoma City’s Human Rights Commission Task Force have announced the remaining members of their group, which will draft a proposal to reinstate a local Human Rights Commission.
07/13/2020 4:27 PM
Oklahoma City adopts adaptokc sustainability plan and preserveokc historic preservation plan
The Planning Commission has formally adopted preserveokc, Oklahoma City’s first historic preservation plan, and adaptokc, the first sustainability plan.
07/13/2020 1:57 PM
Oklahoma City’s June sales and use tax summary
In the second monthly report showing effects from the COVID-19 economic crash, the June 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.
07/07/2020 8:13 AM
New proclamation issued in Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response, takes effect July 3
Mayor David Holt signed a new emergency proclamation for Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response that includes requirements and recommendations for high-risk activities that are intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
07/02/2020 4:26 PM
Mayor Holt elected to highest level of national Mayoral leadership
Mayor David Holt has been elected by his mayoral peers as a Trustee of the United States Conference of Mayors.
07/02/2020 1:35 PM
Oklahoma City Law Enforcement Policy Task Force announced
Mayor David Holt announced the creation of a Law Enforcement Policy Task Force in Oklahoma City, following up on his previous commitment made in response to community concerns about current law enforcement policies. Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice also consulted on the membership of the task force.
07/01/2020 11:44 AM
Results of annual count of OKC’s homeless population released
More than 1,500 people were experiencing homelessness on the night of Oklahoma City’s annual count, according to a report released on Wednesday by the City and the Homeless Alliance.
07/01/2020 9:09 AM
It’s illegal to use, buy or sell fireworks in Oklahoma City
Remember that it’s illegal to use, buy or sell fireworks in Oklahoma City limits as you make plans for Independence Day celebrations.
06/25/2020 8:31 AM