What renters need to know about evictions during COVID-19 crisis
Landlords in Oklahoma City are still filing for courts to execute eviction orders even with the courts closed due to COVID-19. Renters still have rights.
We should demand transparency from local government
At a time when seemingly all of society’s functions are in turmoil, it is easy to miss the warnings when the gatekeepers start locking the gates.
City of Oklahoma City’s charter is being reviewed for possible changes
The Oklahoma City Charter Review Committee met Tuesday to discuss potential changes to the City Charter including new election dates.
“Canceled” meeting acts on $5.5M in economic aid, land deal, TIFs
The OKC Economic Development Trust (OKCEDT) took action on agenda items in a meeting that was listed as "canceled" on public notices.
Oklahoma County has first state 18-35 age group COVID-19 death
Among the five more deaths statewide over the last 24 hours from COVID-19, one was a male in Oklahoma County, the first in the 18-35 age group.
Transit Authority tackles reduced schedules, security, reduced revenue
Central Oklahoma Transit and Parking Authority (COTPA) met Friday by teleconference and covered schedules, security, and revenue.
Board of Oklahoma County Commissioners struggles with virtual tech
Wednesday’s meeting of the Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Public Buildings Authority (PBA) featured an unprecedented use of tech.
CDC changes guidelines, now recommends masks for general public
The CDC changed guidelines regarding mask usage by the general public, recommending Americans voluntarily wear a non-medical cloth mask when in public.
Oklahoma Gov Stitt still won’t order shelter in place even after cities have
Governor Kevin Stitt referred to the concept of shelter in place as "bunker in place" several times Wednesday afternoon rejecting the idea for the state.
OKC City Council votes $5.5M aid to City small businesses
In spite of technical issues of the first teleconference, the council voted a $5.5 million stimulus for local businesses and discussed parking issues.
Redbud trees stand out in otherwise dreary times – go look!
During this time of COVID-19 isolation, some have discovered it’s quite easy to take a walk while still social distancing.
And as you’re walking...
City of OKC to hold Council and other meetings by teleconference
The City of Oklahoma City will hold its City Council meetings and other city meetings by teleconference starting Tuesday morning.
Oklahoma City Mayor Holt issues “shelter in place” order effective Sat night
Saturday morning, both Mayor David Holt of Oklahoma City and Mayor G.T. Bynum of Tulsa issued clear, simultaneous "shelter in place" orders.
OKCPS Board sets May 8 as new end of school – ensures employee pay
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education Friday voted to move the end of school to May 8 and to pay all personnel to the end of the year.
Essentials of groceries and gas still create risk of COVID-19 infection
Even after Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order, two essentials - gas and groceries - are considered essential and hold risks for COVID-19 infection.
