City of Tulsa

Today, the City of Tulsa helped celebrate an exciting milestone for Downtown Tulsa with the groundbreaking for the new Brush Arbor Grove Dog Park in the Tulsa Arts District! Located at the now former Legacy Park - Brush Arbor Grove will serve Downtown Tulsa as it continues to grow, helping our four-legged residents who are now facing a growing need for a dedicated space to run and play closer to home. A huge thank you to the partners who made today possible, including Downtown Tulsa Partnership, PartnerTulsa, Tulsa Animal Services, Tulsa Arts District, and Tulsa Parks.

Last week, the City of Tulsa proudly hosted it's 52nd naturalization ceremony at City Hall. Twenty individuals, representing 11 different countries, took the Oath of Allegiance and became United States citizens. Since 2019, we've been honored to welcome more than 1,000 new citizens through these monthly ceremonies. Please join us in congratulating our newest U.S. citizens!

Please note the following schedule change for Municipal Court on Friday, May 15, as our Court team attends the funeral service of a co-worker. > All cases scheduled for Friday, May 15, will be rescheduled to Thursday, May 21, at their previously scheduled times. > If you are unable to attend your new court date, please contact Municipal Court to request a new setting at (918) 596-1625 or [email protected] > There will be no jail docket on Friday, May 15. These cases will instead be heard by Judge McCune on Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m. in Division II. The courthouse will remain open to the public; however, most court staff will be unavailable from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Service Oklahoma and the payment window will remain open during their normal business hours.

Please join us today for our Walk-in Hiring Event! Employment specialists will be on hand to answer your questions and conduct first-round interviews. Working for the City comes with great benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, sick leave, and paid parental leave. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 4502 S. Galveston You can see all open positions in our Career Board by following the link in our bio.

Plastic bags are the #1 contaminant of recycling materials here in Tulsa. Help us to keep our machinery from getting tangled and running smoothly by thinking before you throw an item into your blue carts! Learn more at the link in our bio.

Join us tonight at the Financial & Neighborhood Resource Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford! Stop by for free food, free car seats, and helpful resources for you and your family. City departments are on hand to answer questions about City services, and community partners will share resources available to residents. We’d love to see you there tonight!

Join us on May 5 for the City’s Flood Insurance & Education Expo! Learn about flood insurance and how to prepare your family and house for heavy rains and flooding Tuesday, May 5, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at the Centennial Center at Veterans Park, 1028 E. Sixth St. KJRH 2 News Meteorologist Mike Grogan will serve as emcee and share some of his specialized knowledge about rain and flooding. Other experts participating in this event will include National Weather Service Hydrologist Nicole McGavock, Keller Williams realtor Adam Callaway, and other city insurance and stormwater experts. The Expo will conclude with a question-and-answer session with the assembled experts. Light refreshments also will be served. Weather may possibly affect this event; check local media on that day for any updates.

The Household Pollutant Collection Facility is open today (Saturday) until 4:30 to accept your old, unused, or expired household chemicals. Drive through, pop the trunk, and our team will do all the work! 4502 S. Galveston Ave. 8 a.m. - 11:30, Noon - 4:30 p.m. Learn more about what you can and can't drop off by visiting the Household Pollutant Collection Facility link in our bio!

Join us for a Financial & Neighborhood Resource Fair - a one-stop event designed to help you and your family thrive. ‣ On-site financial counseling ‣ Workshops on budgeting ‣ Workforce training opportunities ‣ City departments ready to connect you with services ‣ Free food and giveaways ‣ Free car seats and installation support Thursday, May 7 6-8 p.m. Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford Ave.

Join us on May 5 for the City’s Flood Insurance & Education Expo! Learn about flood insurance and how to prepare your family and house for heavy rains and flooding Tuesday, May 5, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at the Centennial Center at Veterans Park, 1028 E. Sixth St. KJRH 2 News Meteorologist Mike Grogan will serve as emcee and share some of his specialized knowledge about rain and flooding. Other experts participating in this event will include National Weather Service Hydrologist Nicole McGavock, Keller Williams realtor Adam Callaway, and other city insurance and stormwater experts. The Expo will conclude with a question-and-answer session with the assembled experts. Light refreshments also will be served. Weather may possibly affect this event; check local media on that day for any updates.

Heads up, Tulsa drivers! Beginning on Monday, April 27, utility crews will be working on transmission lines in south Tulsa. This work will require intermittent lane closures along E. 51st St., S. Hudson Ave., E. 61st St., and E. 71st St. over the next two weeks. As work begins, drivers can expect: • S. Hudson Ave. from E. 51st to E. 61st Streets: Northbound lane will be intermittently closed during wire-pulling operations, leaving only one southbound lane open. • E. 51st St., from S. Fulton to S. Joplin Avenues: Outermost eastbound lane closed. • E. 61st St., from S. Irvington to S. Hudson Avenues: Intermittent closures of outer eastbound and westbound lanes, preventing right-turns onto S. Hudson. Ave. • E. 71st St.: Outermost eastbound lane will be closed between S. Granite Rd. and S. Irvington Ave, while the outermost westbound lane will be closed between S. Lakewood and S. Irvington Avenues. Crews will reopen lanes on Hudson when work is not actively underway, and have been coordinating with nearby schools to help minimize impacts during drop-off and pick-up times. During this work, drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, use caution in work zones, and allow extra travel time for delays.

Volunteers are the backbone of so much of the work that keeps our city moving forward. From boards and authorities to commissions, these dedicated residents give their time, expertise, and perspective to help shape decisions that impact us all. This week, Richard Sevenoaks was recognized for 40 consecutive years of service to the Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority (TMUA). Over four decades, Richard has served under nine mayors, led multiple terms as TMUA chair, and helped guide some of the most significant water and sewer infrastructure projects in our city’s history. His leadership has played a key role in strengthening Tulsa’s utility system - from overseeing major construction and capital improvements to supporting the financial stewardship that has helped maintain strong credit ratings and long-term stability for our water and sewer systems. Richard’s impact extends far beyond individual projects. His steady leadership and deep institutional knowledge have helped ensure Tulsa’s infrastructure continues to support a growing city - today and into the future. We’re grateful for his decades of service and commitment to Tulsa.