COMMUNITY
The Oklahoma Eagle
Source, Tulsa City Council
Following a strong turnout at the first three Community Conversations events in South, East, and West Tulsa, Mayor Monroe Nichols, members of the Tulsa City Council, and other City leaders will continue the series in Midtown on Thursday, May 15.
Following updates from City leaders, residents will have the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with City department leaders and staff.
The Midtown Community Conversation will be hosted by Mayor Monroe Nichols, District 4 City Councilor Laura Bellis, District 9 City Councilor Carol Bush, and Tulsa City Auditor Nathan Pickard on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at OU-Tulsa’s Founders Hall, 4502 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK, 74135.
“This series has been a tremendous time hearing from residents, and I’m excited to continue our community conversation series in Midtown,” Mayor Monroe Nichols said. “I look forward to hearing more about the issues that matter most to Midtown residents and learning how we can work together to shape a future that honors our shared values while meeting the challenges ahead.”
“I am looking forward to taking part in the Mayor’s Midtown Community Conversation and welcome the opportunity to discuss ways to prevent homelessness before it occurs through early intervention,” Councilor Bellis said. “I will also be highlighting the array of immediate resources to address homelessness and mental health, and giving an update on downtown public safety. I hope to see District 4 residents there!”
“I appreciate the Mayor’s ongoing commitment to ensuring all Tulsans have the chance to hear his plans for addressing some of our most pressing issues,” Councilor Bush said. “This is also a fantastic opportunity for the community to meet with their elected officials and City staff to share ideas, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening in Tulsa.”
City staff present at the Midtown Conversation include:
- City Auditor – Meet Nathan Pickard and learn about the City Auditor’s Office
- City Council – Meet with District 4 Councilor Laura Bellis and District 9 Councilor Carol Bush
- Customer Care – File a 311 report, get utility account information, and set up/disconnect/transfer service
- Development Services – Meet the Development Services team and get help with permitting or development questions
- Fire – Meet the firefighters who work in the area and get more information about the Tulsa Fire Department
- Finance– Ask questions about utility billing and more
- Human Resources – Learn about open jobs at the City of Tulsa
- Housing & Homelessness – Get the latest updates on the steps the City is taking to end homelessness and increase housing stock
- MetroLink Tulsa – Get information on the latest bus routes and services offered by MetroLink
- Municipal Court – Get information about court case(s) including how to pay a citation or clear a warrant
- Parks – Get information on current programming and seasonal job openings
- Planning & Neighborhoods – Check the status of code enforcement cases, see Neighborhood Conditions Index (NCI) Reports for South Tulsa neighborhoods, and discuss any zoning questions
- Police – Meet the officers who work in the area and learn more about the Tulsa Police Department
- Public Works – See updated project maps and talk with streets and infrastructure teams
- Resilience & Equity – Learn about resilience initiatives, financial empowerment, Title V Commissions, and more
- Tulsa Animal Services – Get information about spaying and neutering, as well as volunteering and fostering
- Water & Sewer – Meet the water and sewer team and get help with related questions
The Community Conversations series will continue in North Tulsa on Monday, May 19.
- North Tulsa – Monday, May 19, at Crossover Community Impact, 1010 E. 36th St N., Tulsa, OK, 74106 (Council District representation: Districts 1,3)
Reasonable accommodations will be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for those with disabilities or those who require an interpreter for languages other than English or Spanish. Please contact communicationdept@cityoftulsa.org to request accommodations at least 48 hours in advance.
