Councilors, City Leaders to Host Second Community Conversation Next Week: Event to be Held in East Tulsa on Monday, April 28

Series to bring City Hall to your neighborhood for updates and one-on-one conversations

Community Conversations - East Tulsa

Following a strong turnout at the first Community Conversations event in South Tulsa, Mayor Monroe Nichols and members of the Tulsa City Council are continuing the series with four additional events throughout the city. During each event, residents will hear brief updates from the Mayor, City Council and City Auditor, followed by an opportunity for one-on-one conversations with City department leaders and staff.

The second-of-five Community Conversations will be held in East Tulsa and hosted by Mayor Monroe Nichols, District 5 Councilor and Council Vice-Chair Karen Gilbert, District 6 Councilor Christian Bengel, District 7 Councilor Lori Decter Wright, and other City leaders on Monday, April 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hannah Hall, 1801 S. Garnett Rd., Tulsa, OK, 74128.

Councilor Phil Lakin, Jr.

"We had an excellent turnout at our first Community Conversation series, and we are excited to bring City Hall to East Tulsa on Monday," Mayor Nichols said. "This part of town reflects the rich diversity and resilience that characterizes our city, and we are eager to listen, learn, and collaborate with all Tulsans to create a future where every voice contributes to our shared community."

"I couldn't be more pleased to join the Mayor and my Council colleagues in bringing City Hall to the community," said Councilor Gilbert. "I appreciate the Mayor's commitment to engaging with our neighbors and look forward to seeing everyone there."

"Elected officials are residents from their communities chosen to advocate zealously on its behalf.  It's their responsibility to not only engage their constituents, but to be held accountable to the trust and privilege bestowed upon them. I believe these public forums do just that," said Councilor Bengel. "As the grateful and privileged representative of District 6, I am proud our community has been given the opportunity to host the Mayor as he continues his commitment to this series of public discussions."

"I am glad to be taking part in the Mayor's Community Conversation in East Tulsa and look forward to sharing information on road work and my upcoming town hall meeting in District 7," said Councilor Decter Wright. "I will also provide updates on the continuing work of the Pre-Hospital Community Healthcare and Residential Habitability Working Groups. I hope to see my constituents and other community members there!"

Each Community Conversation event will include a welcome from Mayor Nichols, City Councilors and the City Auditor with citywide updates, followed by an open-house-style, one-on-one time with City leadership. Public safety and public works equipment will be on display, and residents will be able to speak directly with City officials and meet the following departments and City staff:

• City Auditor – Meet Nathan Pickard and learn about the City Auditor’s Office

• City Council – Meet with Councilors Karen Gilbert, Christian Bengel and Lori Decter Wright

• Customer Care – File a 311 report, get utility account information, and set up/disconnect/transfer service

• Development Services – Meet the Development Services team and get help with permitting or development questions

• Fire - Meet the firefighters who work in the area and get more information about the Tulsa Fire Department

• Finance- Ask questions about utility billing and more

• Human Resources – Learn about open jobs at the City of Tulsa

• Housing & Homelessness – Get the latest updates on the steps the City is taking to end homelessness and increase housing stock

• MetroLink Tulsa – Get information on the latest bus routes and services offered by MetroLink

• Municipal Court – Get information about court case(s) including how to pay a citation or clear a warrant

• Parks – Get information on current programming and seasonal job openings

• Planning & Neighborhoods – Check the status of code enforcement cases, see Neighborhood Conditions Index (NCI) Reports for South Tulsa neighborhoods, and discuss any zoning questions

• Police – Meet the officers who work in the area and learn more about the Tulsa Police Department

• Public Works – See updated project maps and talk with streets and infrastructure teams  

• Resilience & Equity – Learn about resilience initiatives, financial empowerment, Title V Commissions, and more

• Tulsa Animal Services - Get information about spaying and neutering, as well as volunteering and fostering

• Water & Sewer – Meet the water and sewer team and get help with related questions

The series will continue in West, Midtown, and North Tulsa through May 19. While all meetings are open to the public, residents are encouraged to attend the event closest to where they live.

• West Tulsa - Monday, May 5, Tulsa Dream Center West Campus, 4122 W. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK, 74107 (Council District representation: District 2)

• Midtown - Thursday, May 15, OU Tulsa, Founders Hall, 4502 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK, 74135 (Council District representation: Districts 4,9)

• North Tulsa - Monday, May 19, Tulsa Educare at Hawthorne, 3420 N. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK, 74106 (Council District representation: Districts 1,3)

Reasonable accommodations will be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for those with disabilities or those who require an interpreter for languages other than English or Spanish. Please contact communicationdept@cityoftulsa.org to request accommodations at least 48 hours in advance.