Tyler Striping and Paving, (contracted by the City of Choctaw), will be closing the westbound lane of Reno at Choctaw Road this Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to complete the repair project. Please expect delays and drive safely in the area.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Join us at the Choctaw City Council Meeting on February 4th, 2025, at 6 PM, for a presentation, general discussion, and a period for citizen input regarding the upcoming Penny Sales Tax Election on February 11th. If you haven’t had the chance to attend a town hall meeting or just want more information about the plan, this is a great opportunity to get involved! Check out the agenda here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3417/choctaw/5262033/2025-02-04_Reg_No_04.pdf
The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643
Community Update:
On Monday, February 3rd, and Tuesday, February 4th, asphalt repairs will be taking place at the intersection of Reno and Choctaw Road. Tyler Paving and Striping will be executing the project. Please be patient with their staff if there are any potential traffic disruptions. We encourage residents to take alternate routes if possible to help minimize delays.
🌿 VENDOR CALL: Herb & Garden Night - April 4th! 🌿
We are looking for vendors for our Herb & Garden Night on April 4th from 5:00-8:00 PM at Choctaw Creek Park!
We’re seeking vendors who offer products related to plants, such as:
Live plants, bulbs, or seeds 🌱
Foliage-inspired art & jewelry 🎨
Herbal soaps, teas, infused oils & vinegars 🌿🍯
Garden decorations 🪴
Gardening products 🧤
Plant/ Garden Informational booths 📚
Additionally, we’re looking for food and beverage vendors, entertainment, and a band to make the evening extra special! 🎶🍽️
Note: There will be no Farmers Market this evening, but the event will be in the Farmers Market area of the park. The Farmers Market will resume in May.
For more details or to apply, please reach out at specialevents@choctawcity.org
Let’s make this evening bloom!
Upcoming Municipal Election – April 1, 2025!
The next General Municipal Election is set for April 1, 2025, and the filing period for candidates is coming up soon!
📅 Filing Period:
🕗 Opens: 8:00 AM, February 3, 2025
🕔 Closes: 5:00 PM, February 5, 2025
🔹 Wards Up for Re-Election: Wards 2, 4, and 6
❓ Questions?
Contact the Oklahoma County Election Board:
📍 4201 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
📞 405-713-1515
For inquiries about applications for office or election details, please reach out directly to the Election Board.
The final Town Hall for the Penny Sales Tax Election will be held tonight at 6 PM in the Griffith Meridian Elementary Gym, located at 1865 S. Indian Meridian. We hope to see you there!
Important Voting Information for the February 11th Sales Tax Election:
If you’re planning to vote absentee in the upcoming election, today is the last day to request an absentee ballot! You can visit the election board to submit your request form by 5 PM today.
Early Voting will be available on February 6th and 7th from 8 AM to 5 PM at the election board.
For more information, please contact the election board directly with any questions.
📍 Location: 4201 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City
📞 Phone: 405-713-1515
🌐https://www.oklahomacounty.org/departments/election-board
🌟 Exciting updates at the park! 🌟 New canopies are going up for this year’s Friday Nights in the Park/Choctaw Farmers Market! Join us every Friday from the first Friday in May to the last Friday in October for local vendors, great food, and live music. Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there!
The January 29, 2025 Choctaw Economic Development Authority meeting has been cancelled. View the PDF here of the cancellation: https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/choctaw-economic-development-authority-(ceda)/2025-ceda-agendas/737647
Problems and Plans
Our city is facing critical challenges with wastewater, roads, and water systems. The proposed penny sales tax will fund crucial upgrades to build a stronger future for our community.
Attached is one of the slides from the town hall presentation. For the full slideshow, click here: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcore-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fdocuments%2Fasset%2Fuploaded_file%2F3417%2Fchoctaw%2F5157732%2FChoctaw_Sales_Tax_Powerpoint_REVISED_1.3.24FINAL.pptx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
If you have questions, attend the final town hall meeting at Griffith Meridian Elementary School gym, contact your councilperson, the mayor, or call City Hall.
The proposed penny sales tax, as written on the ballot, must be legally dedicated to infrastructure—Water, Wastewater, and Roads. This ensures that every dollar raised will go directly to improving Choctaw’s essential infrastructure.
Please note: The City of Choctaw does not receive any property taxes. To ensure transparency, the Budget and Audit documents, along with Agendas and Minutes, can be viewed on the homepage at www.mychoctaw.org
Choctaw Police Department: A Holistic Approach to Law Enforcement
See a Need, Take Care of a Need
This approach to law enforcement goes beyond traditional policing by focusing on meeting the broader needs of the community. It emphasizes building meaningful relationships, addressing root causes of issues, partnering with organizations to provide essential services, and offering programs that educate and empower the community.
Through initiatives like Holidays with Heroes, the Seniors’ SALT Program, and partnerships with local food banks, the department actively supports residents in impactful ways. They’re also dedicated to specialized training to better serve all members of the community, including neurodivergent citizens.
Now, they’re introducing an exciting new service for veterans! Starting February 5th, veterans can visit the Police Department every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (unless otherwise noted on their social media) to meet with Deaglan McGowan, a representative from the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Whether you’re starting a new claim or need help with an existing one, this program is here to assist.
Veterans can find the dedicated entrance marked with a flier on the building. You can also scan the QR code on the flier below to start a claim online.
🚦 2024 Traffic Counts Are In! 🚗
The results are here, and the busiest intersection in Choctaw is 23rd & Harper Road, with an average daily count of 20,721 vehicles!
Other high-traffic spots include:
➡️ 23rd & Indian Meridian: 15,304 vehicles/day
➡️ 23rd & Hiawassee: 16,243 vehicles/day
Meanwhile, the quietest intersection recorded was 36th & McDonald with 458 vehicles/day.
The third Town Hall Meeting in the January series for the penny sales tax is happening tonight at Fire Station #1. City leaders will be available to answer your questions.
If you can’t attend the Town Hall meetings, a slideshow is available under the "Town Hall Meeting" tab on the homepage at www.mychoctaw.org. Budgets, audits, and agenda packets are also accessible directly from the homepage.
The January 21, 2025 City Council/CUA meeting has been canceled. You can view the cancellation at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643
Ten Acre Lake Park UPDATE
City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Residents may still drop off bill payments in the drop box located in front of City Hall.
Please note that trash services will run as scheduled without any interruptions.
📢 Upcoming Town Hall Meeting: Penny Sales Tax Vote
Join us for the next Town Hall Meeting to discuss the Penny Sales Tax Vote!
🗓 Date: Monday, January 20th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Choctaw Fire Station #1, 14181 NE 23rd Street
Learn more about the tax proposal, how it will benefit our community, and get your questions answered.
💻 Can't attend? You can review the slideshow presentation, quick facts sheet, and traffic counts on the Town Hall link available on the homepage at www.mychoctaw.org.
The Eastern Oklahoma County Medical Development Authority will hold a special meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:30pm. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/eastern-oklahoma-county-medical-development-authority/2025-eoc-mda-agendas/739357
Thank you to everyone who attended the town hall meetings. Two meeting dates remain this month, and we encourage all citizens to attend a meeting to ask questions and stay informed. Meeting dates, the PowerPoint presentation, quick facts, and traffic counts are available under the Town Hall Meeting button on the city website homepage.
The graphic below highlights how to easily access budgets, audits, agendas, minutes, and meeting dates for all boards—check it out and stay informed!
