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City of Tulsa Celebrates National Community Planning Month

October is designated as National Community Planning Month by the American Planning Association (APA) as a way to highlight the role of planners and planning in each community. The month-long celebration is an opportunity to recognize how planning shapes a community and the work of planners and the planning profession in creating communities of lasting value.

Water Distribution Develops Valve Program, Uses Data to Make More Informed Decisions

It’s been one year since Water Distribution implemented its Valve Program, and the City is now in the process of obtaining data on all of the valves in the city – data that tells us what assets are in excellent, good, fair and poor condition so crews can make the most informed decisions regarding the management of Tulsa’s water assets.

Greenwood Art Project Calls for Public Art Proposals To Honor Black Wall Street

Mayor G.T. Bynum and MacArthur Fellow Rick Lowe officially kicked off the Call for Artists to submit their proposals for public artworks celebrating and commemorating a vibrant community in the Historic Greenwood District known as Black Wall Street. Lowe, a nationally renowned artist and founder of Project Row Houses, is working with Oklahoma artists to tell the story of Greenwood through eight temporary art installations.

Mayor Bynum Recognizes Women of the Year-Pinnacle Award Winners

Mayor G.T. Bynum recognized the winners of the 2020 Women of the Year-Pinnacle Awards at a ceremony in City Hall. The Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women and YWCA Tulsa present these awards annually to recognize outstanding achievements by Tulsa women.

City of Tulsa Winter Weather Update Feb. 24 – 11:20 a.m.

Please "read more" for a full list of operational updates due to the winter storm, including snow and sleet removal, permitting services, recreation centers, trash service, bulky waste service, Mulch Site operations, Animal Welfare operations, and Municipal Court operations.

Winter Weather Update Feb. 24, 2022 – 5 p.m.

Please "read more" for a full list of operational updates due to the winter storm, including snow and sleet removal, permitting services, recreation centers, trash service, bulky waste service, Mulch Site operations, Animal Welfare operations, and Municipal Court operations.

Tulsa Receives Outstanding Plan Award from Oklahoma Chapter of American Planning Association for Peoria BRT Land Use Plan

Congratulations to our Planning Department for winning the Outstanding Plan Award at the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Planning Association annual conference.

Mayor, Police Chief Hold Round Table Discussion on Race, Equity and Policing in Tulsa

Mayor G.T. Bynum, Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin and other City leaders held a round table discussion with members of the Tulsa community regarding four key areas of discussion. Following a #WeCantBreathe press conference outside City Hall Monday morning, Mayor Bynum invited all organizers into the Tulsa Council Chambers to engage in an open, proactive and engaging dialogue about race, equity and policing in Tulsa.

Winter Weather Update Jan. 8 2024

Press release: January 8, 2024

Winter Weather Update Jan. 10, 2025

Press release: January 10, 2024

City Announces Largest Improvements Project for Playgrounds, Sports Courts in Tulsa Parks History

$9.8 Million has been dedicated for park improvements including 98% of all the City’s sports courts, replacements to 29 playgrounds, and more!

COVID-19 Situation Update, September 17, 2021

Today, Mayor G.T. Bynum, Tulsa Health Department (THD) Executive Director Dr. Dart, Tulsa County Commissioner Stan Sallee and Dr. Dr. Damon Baker, Chief Medical Officer for OSU Medical Center gave an update on COVID-19 in the Tulsa area. During the news conference, Mayor Bynum shared that hospitalization levels continue to see a downward trend. In the Tulsa area, a month ago, on August 16, the Tulsa area reached the peak of this current surge with 27.9 percent of all hospital patients diagnosed with COVID-19. As of today, that level is down to 16.6 percent. Mayor Bynum said this percentage is still too high, but thanked individuals for doing their part to help protect our community.

Coronavirus, Tulsa COVID-19 Update – June 9

To date, the Tulsa Health Department (THD) has confirmed 1,261 positive COVID-19 cases in Tulsa County. 957 residents have recovered and 61 have died. Test results are updated daily at www.tulsa-health.org/COVID19. For the most up-to-date news, information and business resources in Tulsa, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/COVID-19. Please "Read more" for more information on the Mayor's updated Civil Emergency Executive Order, Parks update, and utility payment plan reminder.

City Facilities to Close Thursday, Friday, Nov. 22-23

City Hall and other City facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no residential refuse, recycling, bulky waste or yard waste collection on Thursday, Nov. 22. As a result, Thursday and Friday customers will experience a change in their collection schedule.

City Introduces Comprehensive Animal Welfare Reform Plan

Mayor Bynum introduced new hope for the welfare of Tulsa’s animal population by announcing an eight-step guide for multiple improvements. The City would increase staffing, extend shelter hours, improve conditions and operational efficiency at the shelter, and update the city’s animal ordinances and licensing programs.

John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park Designated as African American Civil Rights Network Site

John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park, 321 N. Detroit Ave., has been designated as an African American Civil Rights Network site, formally recognizing the historical and national significance of the tragic Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 and Dr. John Hope Franklin’s work to advance the African American civil rights movement.

More Than 4,000 Served, 600 Engaged in Services at Tulsa Sobering Center

This month marks five years since the City opened Tulsa Sobering Center – a jail diversion program designed to offer an alternative for adult men and women detained for public intoxication. Since it opened, Tulsa Sobering Center has served more than 4,000 people and connected 600 with life-saving services.