City of Tulsa

City offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: MLK Day, Jan. 20 👉WHAT'S CLOSED: City Hall, Municipal Court, Tulsa Parks Community Centers (except trails and open parks), Tulsa Animal Services, and the Mulch Site. 👉WHAT'S OPEN: Mohawk Park Golf Course, Page Belcher Golf Course, and the Tulsa Zoo. MetroLink Tulsa is also on normal bus operations. 👉REFUSE & RECYCLING: All trash and recycling will be collected as regularly scheduled on Monday. Bulky waste and yard waste will not be collected on Monday, Jan. 20, but will resume pick-ups on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 👉GET HELP: Need help with an emergency water or sewer problem? Call the following 24-hour emergency numbers: water - (918) 596-9488, and sewer - (918) 586-6999. While we are off, you can submit a service ticket through Tulsa311.com, or the Tulsa311 app. You ca also email Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org

Happy 127th Birthday Tulsa! Today, we celebrate our city’s rich history, culture, and the amazing people who make Tulsa home. Here’s to another year of progress and excitement for Tulsa!

Mayor Monroe Nichols has announced Krystal Reyes will serve as the City of Tulsa’s Deputy Mayor beginning Feb. 10, 2025. As Deputy Mayor, Reyes will oversee education, youth, and resilience initiatives on behalf of the Nichols Administration. Reyes will also be tasked with helping establish and manage the City’s first Office of Children, Youth, and Families - a critical part of Mayor Nichols’ effort to embed a dedicated function of government into City services to meet the needs of youth, families, and students in Tulsa. Reyes, who currently serves as the City’s Chief Resilience Officer for the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Equity (MORE), will continue to oversee MORE and be involved in the hiring of a new Chief Resilience Officer. Prior to her time in Tulsa, Reyes served in various policy and leadership roles in government offices and nonprofit organizations, including serving as the Director of Community Engagement for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Family and Child Health from 2015 to 2019; as the Executive Director of the Hunts Point Alliance for Children in the Bronx from 2013 to 2015; and as Senior Advisor for Children and Family Services under New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s administration from 2008 to 2013. Her other experiences include federal and nonprofit policy experience including serving as a Policy Analyst for The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, and as a Public Policy Fellow for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans from 2004-2005. "Krystal is a dedicated and proven leader who will play a major role in improving the lives of our youth and families in Tulsa," Mayor Nichols said. "Krystal is trusted in the community and has a track record of success here in Tulsa and during her time in New York City and under Mayor Bloomberg. When it comes to improving lives and embedding an equitable lens to all functions of City government, Krystal will fill this needed role in our administration, and I couldn't be happier to have her join the team." During her time as Tulsa’s Chief Resilience Officer, Reyes was responsible for overseeing citywide strategies to advance resilience, equity, and welcoming, including the Resilient Tulsa Strategy and the New Tulsans Welcoming Plan. You can read the full press release online at https://lnkd.in/gxhw8gt5

This morning, Mayor Monroe Nichols recognized the eight Pinnacle Award winners for 2024 and the winner of the Anna C. Roth Legacy Award at a news conference with the Tulsa Women's Commission and YWCA Tulsa. The Pinnacle Award Winners are Littleton Legal, Corporate Champion; Luisa Krug, Arts & Humanities; Laura Bellis, Health & Wellness; Stephanie Jackson, Entrepreneur; Sarah Gilpin, Community Service; Dr. Delia Kimbrel, Education; Jhoanna Astudillo, Corporate Business; Whitney Cipolla, Rising Star; and Carmelita Wamego Skeeter, Anna C. Roth Honoree. More information about each honoree can be found on the City's website at https://lnkd.in/gGauYfVD. Since its inception in 1987, the Pinnacle Awards have celebrated outstanding women leaders whose professional achievements and community service have made a profound impact on Tulsa. This year’s honorees reflect a legacy of empowerment, equity, and excellence, joining over 250 women previously recognized for their contributions. "I am honored to recognize these remarkable women for their hard work and dedication to enhancing the quality of life for every resident in our city," said Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols. "We are fortunate to have these incredible individuals in Tulsa, and I am grateful for their service to our community.” "The women we are celebrating this year are leading on issues that impact our whole Tulsa community — health, education, business," said YWCA CEO Julie Davis. "We have so much to learn and share about how they are leading and addressing challenges in each of these areas, and I am excited to showcase their efforts at the Pinnacle Awards." The Pinnacle Awards were established in 1987 by the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women (now the Tulsa Women’s Commission) to celebrate the leadership and contributions of women to the City of Tulsa. Since 2015, the event has been co-hosted by YWCA Tulsa, recognizing women whose work aligns with their mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and advancing social justice. The 2025 Pinnacle Awards Celebration will be on April 4, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Cox Business Center. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased through https://lnkd.in/gqcS8PuZ. Ticket sales will close on March 15. For nearly four decades, the Pinnacle Awards have highlighted the achievements of Tulsa’s trailblazing women. Join us to honor their stories, amplify their voices, and celebrate their service to the community. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gqcS8PuZ.

City employees are preparing now ahead of extremely cold weather and possible storms moving into the Tulsa area. Please make sure you are prepared and taking all precautions to stay safe. The main warming stations in Tulsa include: John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne | Open 24/7 The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver Ave. | Open 24/7 Tulsa Day Center, 415 W. Archer St. | Open 24/7 Denver Avenue Station, 319 S. Denver Ave. | M-F 5 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Sat 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. If you see someone in need of shelter, you can fill out this form and a Housing Solutions team member will follow up to get the person inside and warm. https://lnkd.in/gCr9U3QP You can view the full weather preparations online at: https://lnkd.in/gmC6FRtr

Local Tulsan Nick Sidorakis, renowned for his longtime management of Southern Hills Country Club, has been selected to operate the City of Tulsa’s Mohawk and Page Belcher golf courses. The selection follows a competitive bidding process for a new management agreement for City golf courses. The bidding process was opened earlier this year due to changes in the golf course market. Ultimately, the City received nine submissions, including submissions from eight national firms. “Nick and his partner Randy Heckenkemper have demonstrated a history of understanding and supporting City golf courses, and I can’t think of anyone with a more intimate knowledge of our courses than they have of them,” Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said. “Nick has been one of the biggest supporters of the First Tee Program at Mohawk Golf Course that is helping our youth in Tulsa, and he has also demonstrated a willingness and ability to raise private money to support the golf courses in the past. I am confident that together, we will continue to create the best municipal golf courses in the region.” Following approval from the Standards Specifications & Awards Committee (SSA) this morning, the City will work with Sidorakis to get a finalized contract into place as soon as possible. Following those negotiations, Sidorakis will assume management sometime this spring. “I am very excited that we have such a strong local candidate to lead our City golf courses moving forward,” Tulsa Parks Director Anna America said. “Nick is one of the most respected people in the golf world in the region, and we’re honored he is interested in taking on our City courses.” In the spring, management will change over from Indigo Sports, a Troon Company (formerly Billy Casper Golf). The City of Tulsa thanks Indigo Sports for its commitment to City golf courses since 2008. Since 2020, investment in City golf courses has gained momentum and the golfing landscape has changed. After a surge in usage since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, APRA monies, Improve Our Tulsa sales tax dollars, and private funding have all been dedicated to City courses to improve conditions and playability. Most recently, the City completed renovations to Page Belcher Golf Course’s 40 plus bunkers after more than 20 years thanks to nearly $1 million from ARPA and a private match. For more information about Tulsa Parks, visit www.tulsaparks.com.

Happy New Year! Thank you for making Tulsa such a special place to live, work, and thrive. Wishing you a safe, joyful, and prosperous year ahead!

City offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year's Day. Closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: City Offices Municipal Court Household Pollutant Collection Facility Mulch site Tulsa Animal Services Oxley Nature Center's interpretive building Tulsa Parks community centers Mohawk Park and Page Belcher golf courses MetroLink Tulsa bus service Closed Thursday, Jan. 2 Night Court extended hours (5-7 p.m.) Trash and Recycling shifts one day for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday customers. While we're out on Wednesday, you can still place a service ticket online through Tulsa311.com, the Tulsa311 app, or by emailing Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org. If you need assistance with an emergency waterline break or sewer overflow, please call the 24-hour emergency numbers: water – (918) 596-9488, and sewer – (918) 586-6999. If you are out tonight, please have a safe New Year's Eve!

As we ring in 2025 this week, City offices and services will observe our holiday schedule. See below for a list of specific closings. Closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025: City offices and Municipal Court Mulch Site Household pollutant Collection Facility Tulsa Park rec centers Tulsa Animal Services Thursday, January 2, 2025 Municipal Court will not have Night Court Thursday evening. Trash and Recycling Service Refuse and recycling will be picked up on the regular service schedule for Monday and Tuesday customers this week, but shift one day for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday customers. If you see a waterline break you can check the waterline Break Board at https://lnkd.in/gyqSb3XU to see if it has been reported and call 918-596-9488 to report. Sewer overflows can be reported by calling 918-586-6999. While our Customer Care team is off Wednesday, you can still place service requests or inquiries through: » www.Tulsa311.com » Tulsa311 app » Email at Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org Our next holiday closure is on Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (see you at the parade!) Refuse and recycling will operate on your regular service day this week.

From all of us, we hope your holidays are merry, bright, and filled with warmth. Thank you for being part of our community -- we'll see you after Christmas!