Greetings!
It comes as no surprise that Tulsa was recently named the BEST place to Live in the U.S. by Relocate America. Tulsa ranked No. 1 out of 100 cities with data based on each community’s local economy, housing, education, employment, crime, parks and recreation, and other statistics used to make home-buying decisions. This is a point of pride for our city and I’m excited to see what the future holds for Tulsa!
On Thursday, April 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the University of Tulsa Allen Chapman Activity Center, the City of Tulsa’s Veterans Affairs Office and the University of Tulsa will host a seminar entitled “Closing the Loop: Meeting the Needs of Returning Military and their Families”. The seminar will feature speakers on veterans' mental health, education, work and family needs, as well as offer a platform for veterans, their families and representatives of institutions and agencies to provide input on veteran programs in Tulsa. For more information about the seminar and veterans programs in Tulsa, please visit the City of Tulsa’s Office of Veterans Affairs online.
The City of Tulsa’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Web site launched last week and can be viewed online. Please check the Web site regularly for the latest information received about programs, projects and funding allocations as we receive updated information from the federal and state government.
Together, we can make great things happen in Tulsa. Thanks for all you do!
Sincerely,
Kathy Taylor
I Believe in Tulsa!
Mayor's Budget Presentation
Live Thursday
Mayor Taylor will present the proposed City of Tulsa budget to the Tulsa City Council on Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m. The presentation will be held at the regularly scheduled Council Meeting at City Hall at One Technology Center. The Mayor’s Budget Presentation will also be aired live on TGOV, Cox Channel 24.
Television Recycling Voucher Available to Tulsa Residents
Tulsa residents with utility accounts can request a voucher to recycle a television set free of charge, thanks to a program funded by the Tulsa Authority for the Recovery of Energy (TARE).
To participate, call 596-9777 and request a recycling voucher. You must provide your City of Tulsa utility account number when making this request. The voucher will then be mailed to you and should be taken with your television set to one of the participating electronics recycling locations.
Swine Flu Health Concern
Although there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Oklahoma, the Tulsa Health Department has heightened their medical surveillance activities and is encouraging residents to take precautions. The Tulsa Health Department, the City of Tulsa and EMSA are all working together and coordinating efforts to aggressively monitor this public health situation and are keeping in close contact with state and federal authorities and the CDC.
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Youth Job Fair
Scheduled for May 2
Do you have a teenager between the ages of 16 and 19 who is looking for a full, part-time, or summer job? They’re in luck! Mayor Kathy Taylor, Area Rotary Clubs’ and Workforce Oklahoma have partnered to give 9th through 12th grade students a chance to find employment at this year’s Youth Job Fair.
Bike to Work Rally May 15
Thinking about biking to work? Already a bicycle commuter? Join INCOG and other bicycle commuters at this year's Bike to Work 2009 Downtown Rally, May 15 at the Williams Green (near the intersection of 3rd Street and Boston Avenue).
Cyclists of any experience level are welcome to stop by between 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to enjoy snacks, visit booths, and enter to win a gift certificate from a local bicycle shop.
Register for the Bike to Work Rally before May 11. Visit Green Traveler online or call (918) 584-7526.
"Closing the Loop" Veterans Services Panel April 30
Mayor Kathy Taylor’s office has teamed up with the University of Tulsa Center for Community Research and Development to host “Closing the Loop: Meeting the Needs of Returning Military and their Families in Tulsa.” The event is set for Thursday, April 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the TU Allen Chapman Activity Center Gallery Room.
City Surplus Auction is Saturday
The City of Tulsa will stage a surplus property auction this Saturday, May 2, starting at 9 a.m. Merchandise will be available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the auction site Friday, May 1 and on the day of the sale at 7 am.
The auction will be in the City’s surplus property facility at 108 N. Trenton Ave, which is two blocks north and one block west of the I-244 and Utica Avenue intersection.