Oklahoma City Reminds To Be Counted In The 2020 Census: Deadline Extended To Oct. 5

There are still a few more days to be counted in the 2020 Census and secure the federal funding our community needs to thrive.

Ward 2 Councilperson James Cooper Hosts Voter Registration Drive In Oklahoma City On Oct. 2

People who attend the event will receive a box of free disposable face masks, while supplies last.

Oklahoma City Celebrates Bike To Work Day With First Protected Bike Lanes In Expanding Network

MAPS 4 includes $20 million for more bike projects using guidance from bikewalkokc, and $8 million for trail projects.

Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 9 For Nov. 3 Special Election On Amendments To Oklahoma City Charter

The Oklahoma City Council called a special election on Nov. 3 for voters to consider the proposed amendments.

Get Free Disposable Face Masks With Drop-Offs At Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility

The events are during the Household Hazardous Waste Facility’s normal hours of 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Thursday in October.

Drawings For Oklahoma City Duck Blinds To Be September 26

All blind site drawing participants must be at least 18 years old.

More ‘Mask Up OKC’ Drive-Thru Disposable Mask Giveaways Saturday In Oklahoma City

The distribution will be drive-thru only. Each vehicle will receive one box of 50 disposable masks on September 19.

Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Freeman said he does not know where he contracted the virus.

Oklahoma City Info Session Sept. 16, Artist Proposals Needed By Oct. 14 For Willa D. Johnson Community Center Project

The informational session is 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, and will be recorded for later viewing.

Embark Adds Bus Shelters In Oklahoma City With ACOG Air Quality Grant

The $37,000 comes from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) Air Quality Small Grant Program.

‘Mask Up OKC’ Drive-Thru Disposable Mask Giveaways Planned For September In Oklahoma City

Disposable face masks will be distributed at the events while supplies last. Proof of residency is not required.

Traffic And Criminal Arraignments Resume As Oklahoma City Municipal Court Moves To Phase 2 Of Re-Opening

The deadline to clear eligible old warrants at a reduced cost using the Penalty Reduction Program has been extended to Dec. 31.

Oklahoma City Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice Hosts Community Voter Registration And Census Drive

The census will not ask for your social security number, citizenship status, bank accounts or any questions on behalf of a political party.

Enroll In Emsacare In September To Cover Your Household For Emergency Ambulance Service In Oklahoma City

Current program participants will see their enrollment status noted as a medical services program fee on their water bill.

Oklahoma City Launches Program To Help Live Performance Venues

Performance venues may apply for up to $250,000 for lost revenue, payroll and other eligible expenses.

Oklahoma City Offers Free Landfill Day For OKC Trash Customers Saturday September 12

Commercial waste haulers are not allowed.

Oklahoma City Parks 3 Week Mowing And Maintenance Schedule

Mowing crews visit parks every 21-25 days on the reduced schedule.

Belle Isle Library Renovation And Expansion Begins In Northwest Oklahoma City

The $5.5 million project is funded by the bond package included in the Better Streets, Safer City program.

Oklahoma City Parks Abre La Academia Virtual Y After School Kids Club En Centros Comunitarios Para Estudiantes De Aprendizaje Virtual

La Academia Virtual es de 7 a.m. a 3:30 p.m., y el After School Kids Club es de 3:30 a 6 p.m.

Oklahoma City Council Calls November 3 Election For Amendments To City Charter

Regular voting is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at your usual polling location.

Oklahoma City Parks Opens Virtual Academy And After School Kids Club At Community Centers

The Virtual Academy is from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the After School Kids Club is 3:30-6 p.m.

Grant Helps Oklahoma City Partner With Upward Transitions And Dragonfly Home

The grant will also help victims find permanent housing and employment, and provide access to occupational training and counseling.

Oklahoma City Small Business Continuity Program For Coronavirus Disaster Relief Begins Phase 2

Businesses and nonprofits can apply for up to $100,000 for either reimbursement of payroll, rent, utility and other operational expenses.

2020 To 2021 Oklahoma City Youth Council Takes Office

Applications for next year’s Youth Council will be available in early 2021.

Oklahoma City Community Policing Working Group Formed

The group will meet regularly starting in August and plans to present formal recommendations in 2021.

501 (C) (3) Organizations In Oklahoma City Eligible For Coronavirus Emergency Relief Grants

Applications will start being reviewed on Aug. 13. Go to okc.gov/covidnonprofit to apply.

Oklahoma City’s July Sales And Use Tax Summary

The July report includes tax collections for the last half of May and estimated collections in the first half of June.

Oklahoma City Maps 3 Scissortail Park Earns National And Regional Engineering Awards

Scissortail Park’s APWA award was for projects with a budget of at least $75 million.

El Consejo Municipal Aprueba El Requisito De Mascarillas Para Espacios Interiores En Oklahoma City

El Consejo votó sobre la ordenanza de usar mascarillas el viernes durante una reunión virtual especial. Entra en vigencia de inmediato.

Masks Required In Indoor Public Places In Oklahoma City

Face coverings are required only in indoor spaces open to the public, including private property.

Oklahoma City Parks To Rotate Open Days At Family Aquatic Centers

The Will Rogers Family Aquatic Center has been open since the delayed start to aquatic season on July 1. Rotating schedule begins July 20.

Oklahoma City Council Will Consider Citywide Indoor Mask Requirement During Special Meeting

Read the agenda at okc.gov/agenda. The meeting will be held by videoconference, and the agenda includes instructions on how to attend.

Oklahoma City Formed Human Rights Commission Task Force

The task force will propose a formal framework to reinstate the Human Rights Commission.

Oklahoma City Adopts Adaptokc Sustainability Plan And Preserveokc Historic Preservation Plan

The newest amendments to planokc will help preserve Oklahoma City’s historic character and sustainably prepare for a prosperous future.

Oklahoma City June Sales And Use Tax Summary

General Fund sales tax revenue finished the fiscal year 3.4% (about $8.8 million) below the fiscal year-to-date projection.

New Proclamation Issued In Oklahoma City Coronavirus Response, Takes Effect July 3

The proclamation requirements take effect July 3 and continue through July 17.

Oklahoma City 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.

Oklahoma City Law Enforcement Policy Task Force Announced

The task force may also consider other policies if it’s necessary to accomplish improvement in the two priority areas.

Results Of Annual Count Of Oklahoma City Homeless Population Released

Oklahoma City Public Schools had 2,474 homeless children enrolled at the end of the 2020 school year.

Oklahoma City’s Independence Day Holiday Schedule

Martin Park Nature Center Visitor Center closed. Outdoor grounds open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.