Eric Lee Named Next Water and Sewer Department Director

Eric Lee will serve as the next director of the City’s Water and Sewer Department effective immediately. Lee, who has been serving as the Operations Administrative Manager for the Water and Sewer Department, will initially serve concurrently with current director Clayton Edwards until his retirement in February.

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Mayor Nichols Approves Funding to Expand Tulsa Fire Department’s Alternative Response Team 2

News Release: Jan. 24, 2025

City of Tulsa Jumps Nearly 30 Spots on Cities Index for Immigrant Communities; Recognized As One Of Most Improved Cities Overall, Most Improved in Terms of Policy

Lane Closures to Begin for Work at Main Street, Reconciliation Way

Mayor Presents Two City Employees with Tulsa Blue Awards for Helping Locate Missing Teen

News Release: February 16, 2026

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Public Tours Offered of Gilcrease Museum on Nov. 22 as Building Construction Nears Completion

News Release: Nov. 4, 2024

1921 Graves Public Oversight Committee to Meet on Dec. 16

The Public Oversight Committee for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Graves Investigation will meet on Monday, Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m. at Carver Middle School, 624 E. Oklahoma Pl., to receive results from the geophysical and scanning of Oaklawn Cemetery and Newblock Park for the potential of graves from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Utility Work on East 21st Street, Owasso - Woodward Park Drive

News Release: June 12, 2025

Tulsa City Council Votes 7-2 to Approve Citywide Mask Ordinance; Ordinance Sent to Mayor Bynum for Signature

Tulsa City Councilors voted to approve a citywide mask ordinance with an emergency clause to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

Mayor Cancelling City Led and Permitted Gatherings of 50 People or More

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 before it occurs within the Tulsa community, Mayor Bynum is directing the postponement or cancellation of all gatherings of 50 people or more at City of Tulsa properties and facilities, as well as Special Events permitted by the City beginning at 5 p.m. today. The ban will be in place until April 15, when it will be reevaluated. For clarification, this direction does not include school or county led events as they do not fall under the purview of the City of Tulsa. City locations that are included are: BOK Center, City Hall and City facilities, City Parks and Recreation Centers, Convention Center, Gilcrease Museum, Performing Arts Center, Stormwater Detention areas, River Parks and the Tulsa Zoo. Special events that were permitted by the City, which close streets and right of ways are also included.

Rentals, Reservations, Special Events

Learn more about how to reserve Tulsa Parks shelters, rent park amenities, plan specials events, and apply for park use permits.

Fire Chief Ray Driskell Announces Retirement

After 35 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Tulsa, Fire Chief Ray Driskell will retire effective April 30, 2020. Chief Driskell began his career with the Tulsa Fire Department in 1993.

First Hispanic Business Expo Fair

City, County Reach Agreement to Move Low-Barrier Shelter Facility Forward

News release: October 20, 2025

Lanes to Close on East 13th Street, between South Utica Avenue and South Troost Avenue Beginning Monday, March 24

News Release: March 21, 2025

Road Rehabilitation on South Harvard Avenue, East 21st Street to East 31st Street, to Begin Monday, March 16 2026

News Release: March 6, 2026

City of Tulsa to Celebrate Welcoming Week Sept. 8 to Sept. 17

The City of Tulsa will celebrate its immigrant community during Welcoming Week 2023, a celebration across our nation that brings immigrants, refugees, and long-term residents together, from Sept. 8 - 17.

Spring Clean-Up, Yard Work Beginning in Tulsa

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City Takes Next Steps to Address Housing Shortage, Homelessness

Funding Approved for Pre-Approved Housing Program, Homeless Program Lead Position

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.

Harvest Beer Festival (1)

1921 Graves Public Oversight Committee Agrees to Move Forward with Further Test Excavation and Core Sampling in Oaklawn Cemetery

The Public Oversight Committee for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Graves Investigation met virtually on Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. to receive an update from the physical investigation committee regarding the initial test excavation and additional geophysical research conducted at the Clyde Eddy site within the Oaklawn Cemetery.