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March 23, 2022
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What's Inside...
  • Rural Housing Initiative
  • MHS Announcements for 2022
  • With GrantFinder, Access to Grants Is Easier Than Ever
  • OML Brings Back Dinner Night Out
  • OMJA Spring Conference
  • OAMA Spring Conference
  • Order the Latest OML Handbook and Directory
  • Alva Searching For City Manager
  • Anadarko Accepting Applications For City Manager
Attract New Homes To Rural Areas With
The Rural Housing Initiative
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Home ownership is essential to a community’s growth and viability. The Oklahoma Municipal League (OML) and the Oklahoma Home Builders Association (OkHBA) are announcing a collaborative effort to encourage the construction of new homes in rural areas. The concept is designed to utilize abandoned or city owned lots, as well other privately owned properties with owners interested in participating in the program. More Information
If you are interested in joining other fellow Oklahoma municipalities in combating rising healthcare costs, all the while offering a highly competitive plan and benefits, please contact Nancee Morris, MHS Plan Administrator, at 405-528-7515 or email: Nancee Morris for a consultation and to receive complete plan information. We also invite you to visit our MHS Website.
With GrantFinder, Access to Grants
Is Easier Than Ever
Oklahoma Municipal Services Corporation (OMSC), the business arm of OML, has an agreement with GrantFinder to bring our members an online tool that enables them to access over 7,500 grants at a greatly reduced rate of $50 per year. The program allows municipalities to search for grants specific to their needs by utilizing 10 unique search filters. You can now purchase GrantFinder online! More Information
OML Brings Back Dinner Night Out
Join us for the Dinner Night Out event to discuss current events, collaborate, and connect with municipal leaders. The Oklahoma City event is sold out but you can still join us at Pete's Place in Krebs on May 5th.

Dinner provided - drinks on your own. You must RSVP for this event.

If you have any questions, please contact Adrianne Covington Graham via email or call (405) 528-7515 or (800) 324-6651.
Save The Date!
OMJA Spring Conference
April 21, 2022
2022 "If I Were Mayor" Essay 
Winners Announced
The Mayors’ Council of Oklahoma (MCO) and the Oklahoma Municipal League (OML) are pleased to announce the 2022 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.

The 2022 Winners are:

1st Place: Jet Thompson, Sallisaw Middle School, Brandy Reaves, teacher, Ernie Martens, Mayor
2nd Place: Eliana Roa, Shawnee Middle School, Heather DeShazer, teacher, Ed Bolt, Mayor
3rd Place: Zachary Hatfield, Locust Grove Middle School, Kim Yates, teacher, Jason Williams, Mayor
Order the Latest OML Handbook and Directory
Just a reminder that the 2021-22 versions of the OML Directory of City & Town Officials and the OML Handbook are still available in either digital format or printed copies.

The Directory of City & Town Officials contains information regarding municipalities, league information, partner organizations, state associations, affiliate and associate members, advertisers and more.

The Handbook contains information regarding Oklahoma statutes, rules, municipal government basics and is your go-to source for municipal operations. Please visit the Publications Page of our Website.
Alva Searching For City Manager
The City of Alva is seeking a City Manager who has a proven track record of success in leadership positions and is experienced with personnel management and development. A candidate who has experience with rural communities and working with unions is preferred. More Information
Anadarko Accepting Applications For City Manager
Anadarko is a full-service community, including electric distribution, water and sewer utilities, unionized fire-EMS and police, cemetery, library and other traditional governmental services. More Information
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