The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to pass a resolution of official support for mass-scale COVID-19 testing, distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) and federal help for municipalities facing a sharp decline in revenue. At least 37 deaths in Oklahoma City have been attributed to the coronavirus as of May 12, according to the Oklahoma […]
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PRESS RELEASE New program provides COVID-19 disaster relief grants for OKC small businesses in Urban Renewal Areas
Some of Oklahoma City’s smallest businesses have a new source of financial help. Businesses with five or fewer employees located within designated Urban Renewal Areas may apply for a grant at ocura-ok.org for up to $10,000 through the Urban Renewal Authority Small Business Grant Program. The Oklahoma City Council voted April 28 to approve the […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma City Councilmembers Cooper, Hamon and Nice to hold Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall on mental health, accessing care and more, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
Three members of the Oklahoma City Council will hold a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday to discuss mental health, access to care and more during the COVID-19 crisis. The virtual meeting is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 5. The hosts are Ward 2 Councilperson James Cooper, Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon and Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki […]
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PRESS RELEASE New proclamation issued in Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response; addresses distancing, sanitizing requirements for new phase beginning May 1
Mayor David Holt signed a new emergency proclamation for Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response that includes required conditions on high-risk activities that are intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus. This proclamation follows Mayor Holt’s announcement last Friday that he will largely align this new phase of Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response with the State of […]
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PRESS RELEASE Blood Unites Us: Donate to Help Oklahoma Rise & Recover 5/3/2020 and 5/10/2020
Blood donors embody the best of who Oklahomans are, giving selflessly so the state can rise and recover together. COVID-19 has taken a toll on the blood supply, and as elective surgeries and treatments resume, Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for eligible blood donors. Oklahoma Blood Institute will host a blood drive with […]
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PRESS RELEASE ‘Shelter in Place’ order in Oklahoma City to expire April 30, new requirements take effect May 1
With most statewide restrictions in Oklahoma expiring on April 30 and many local municipalities already following suit, Mayor David Holt announced Friday that Oklahoma City’s “Shelter in Place” order will also expire April 30 and be replaced May 1 with new requirements. Public health data shows Oklahoma City is reaching criteria defined by the White […]
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PRESS RELEASE OKC free landfill day postponed
The Utilities Department is postponing Oklahoma City’s free landfill day scheduled for Saturday, May 2, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Utilities will consider a new date once restrictions have eased. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, solid waste facilities across the U.S. have changed operations for resident and employee safety. Earlier in April, […]
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PRESS RELEASE Statement from Mayor Holt: personal care services in OKC must remain closed at least through April 30
Mayor Bynum and I, as well as the Oklahoma Municipal League, have been in constant communication with the Governor this last week as he has developed a statewide vision for a new phase in pandemic response. We are very appreciative for that line of communication with the Governor. As was announced three weeks ago, and […]
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PRESS RELEASE Public comment period opens on Earth Day for adaptokc, Oklahoma City’s draft sustainability plan
Earth Day is the official public debut of adaptokc, the City of Oklahoma City’s draft sustainability plan, and the beginning of a 30-day review and comment period. Visit reviewokc.konveio.com to review and comment on the draft sustainability plan, the first of its kind in Oklahoma City and a proposed amendment to the planokc comprehensive plan. […]
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#WeRemember
It has been 25 years since Oklahoma City’s worst day, and though we have forged onward into the future, it has left a lasting mark. That mark could have made us afraid and suspicious of change; instead, we look forward to progress and hold the courage of so many that day as a standard to […]