The City of Nichols Hills sends this information as posted below:
NICHOLS HILLS, Okla. (May 13, 2026) – The City of Nichols Hills city council yesterday elected Sody Clements to serve as mayor. This will be her sixth term serving as mayor since being elected to the Nichols Hills City Council in 2009, making her the longest-serving female mayor in the city’s history.
“The love for my hometown inspires me to continue serving the City of Nichols Hills,” said Clements. “We have an outstanding team of city council members, including Steven J. Goetzinger and Colin FitzSimons, along with incredible city leaders like Shane Pate. My hope is more residents will join our city council meetings and get involved in the many meaningful projects that make up our beloved community.”
Clements and her family have lived in Nichols Hills for decades. Her focus includes preserving the history of the city while growing alongside its progress and advocating for upgrades to streets and aging infrastructure to keep its approximately 4,000 residents safe.
During Tuesday’s city council meeting, Colin FitzSimons was elected vice mayor. The meeting also marked a milestone for former mayor Steven J. Goetzinger, who took the oath of office for his sixth consecutive term as a city councilmember.
About the City of Nichols Hills
The City of Nichols Hills, founded by its namesake Dr. G. A. Nichols and incorporated in 1929, is a distinctive residential community located in the Oklahoma City metro and surrounded by the City of Oklahoma City and the City of The Village. Nestled within approximately two square miles of rolling terrain, shaded by numerous trees and defined by beautiful parks, Nichols Hills has evolved into one of the most unique and desirable residential areas in the state.
The City is predominantly residential in character with a limited commercial presence. Known for its high quality of life and architectural charm, Nichols Hills lies wholly within the Oklahoma City School District. Nichols Hills is home to nearly 3,900 residents based on the 2020 U. S. Census. The community’s population density and demographic profile underscore its status as an established enclave with deep roots in the region’s history.
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