Western Avenue has seen an explosion of growth in recent years, but one advertising agency brought something no other business in the corridor has: rooftop snipers. A QAnon flag in the window of the new building of advertising firm Alotta Action Advertising, Inc. has apparently brought some unwanted attention, and QAnon enthusiasts strapped on their […]
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PRESS RELEASE Mayor Holt, Oklahoma City Council appoint MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board members
Mayor David Holt and the Oklahoma City Council appointed 10 volunteer residents and one rotating Council member to the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board. The board will make recommendations to the City Council for planning and implementing MAPS 4. It will meet monthly, with its first meeting as early as July. “The Citizens Advisory Board […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma City Council passes resolution supporting mass-scale COVID-19 testing, PPE distribution and federal help with municipal revenue shortfall
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 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. The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and the City of Oklahoma City built the framework of the proposal, called the Small Business Continuity Program. It’s based on research of what […]
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Oklahoma City Council holds March 31 meeting by teleconference
Oklahoma City Council’s March 31 meeting will be held by teleconference. “Conducting Oklahoma City Council meetings by teleconference during the pandemic ensures we can maintain legal and open public meetings, but be safe while we continue our operations,” said City Clerk Frances Kersey in a press release. Meeting agendas and documents can be found at […]
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CITY Resolutions approved Oklahoma City Council approved several resolutions during last week’s meeting. The council unanimously approved an ordinance to be introduced and set for two additional hearings. Jason Ferbrache, director of Central Oklahoma Transportation & Parking Authority (COTPA), presented the ordinance that essentially proposed an increase in fines for cars that obstruct the Streetcar’s […]
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Final actions
Councilmembers set a date on a new sales tax vote, amended policies and approved more spending, among other actions at Oklahoma City Council’s final meeting of the year. Park tax Three weeks ago, former councilman Ed Shadid submitted a petition with enough signatures to allow residents to decide whether or not they want to implement […]
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Improving health
A potential Healthy Neighborhood Overlay for the 73111 ZIP code is among the first things Oklahoma City Council will decide in 2020. The ordinance to establish the zoning overlay has made its way through the Planning Commission and is set for public hearing Dec. 17 and final hearing Jan. 7. The new zoning would provide […]