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February 16, 2023

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  • 2023 "If I Were Mayor" Essay Winner Announced
  • OML Dinner Night Out OKC March 29th
  • ARPA Reporting Workshop April 4th
  • USDA Funding Opportunities Workshop February 28th
  • Placemaking Conference, March 20, 2023
  • 2023 New Officials Institutes
  • Download the OML 365 App
  • Municipal Health Solutions and JTS Financial
  • GrantFinder: The Ultimate Grant Search Tool

2023 “If I Were Mayor” Essay Winners Announced

The Mayors’ Council of Oklahoma (MCO) and the Oklahoma Municipal League (OML) recently announced the 2023 winners of the annual “If I Were Mayor” essay contest.


The essay contest provides an opportunity for 8th grade students from across Oklahoma to engage with their communities. The MCO asks that the Mayors in each community reach out to their 8th grade students to discuss the role that a Mayor has in municipal government, and the vital role that they have in leading a community.

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The 2023 Winners are:

1st Place: Yadelin Mesta, Guymon Central Junior High School, Joshua Setzer, teacher, Kim Peterson, Mayor

2nd Place: A.J. Campbell, Warner Middle School, Shiloh Wiedel, teacher, Johnny Lewis, Mayor

3rd Place: Josie Chandler, Elgin Middle School, Jessica Smith, teacher, J.J. Francais, Mayor

OML Dinner Night Out Oklahoma City March 29th

March 29, 2023

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

Cattlemen's

Oklahoma City, OK

OML brings back Dinner Night Out in OKC! 


Join us for Dinner Night Out to discuss current events, collaborate, and connect with municipal leaders. 



OKC - Cattlemen's Steakhouse - March 29 6:00pm to 10:00pm


Dinner provided - drinks on your own.


If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Rowe via email or call (405) 528-7515 or (800) 324-6651.

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USDA Rural Development is partnering with OML to present a workshop on USDA Funding Opportunities. Kenneth Corn, State Director of USDA Rural Development and his team will share information about Federal Grant Programs that are targeted to communities with a population under 50,000.


There is no charge for this event, but please register in advance.

In-Person Registration
Virtual Zoom Meeting Link
Placemaking Conference Website

Last Chance Till Summer

2023 New Officials Institutes

Only one more NOI date until June. Sign up today! March 23, 2023 Lawton


Remember, you don't have to be new to attend. Everyone is welcome! More Information

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Municipal Health Solutions offers Oklahoma municipalities a highly competitive health plan and benefits for your employees. For More Information contact Melinda Grantham. Also, please visit our website

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