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What's Inside...
- Nominations Now Being Accepted For the 2026 OML Annual Conference Awards
- Oklahoma Code Enforcement Association Community Improvement Grant
- Virtual Discussions: Homelessness and Municipalities
- New Officials Institutes For 2026
- Upcoming Regional Council Meetings
- Tribal Municipal Symposium, March 11th - 12th, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa
- ARPA And Finance Summit Webinar, March 23
- OML Planning Commission & Board of Adjustment Workshop March 26
- We Want Your Route 66 Photos
- Give Your Opinion On The OML365 App
| | Nominations Now Being Accepted for the 2026 OML Annual Conference Awards | | |
It's time to submit your nominations for the 2026 OML Annual Conference Awards. The deadline is June 4th.
Awards include the Mayor of the Year Award, the Woman of the Year WiMG Award, The Don Rider Award, The Jeff Shockley Award, Innovations Award and our newest award, the Tribal Award.
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Oklahoma Code Enforcement Association
www.oceassociation.com
$1,500 Grant Opportunity
To Improve Your Community!
The Oklahoma Code Enforcement Association is offering five $1,500 grants to cities and towns in Oklahoma, with an Active OCEA member for the purpose of community improvement. All types of community improvement projects will be considered – from dumpster rental to clean up a trashy property to supplies to repaint the crosswalks on Main Street to new park benches and more! Although matching funds or in-kind services are encouraged to enhance the project, they are not a reporting requirement for the grant. Money will be reimbursed based on submission of applicable receipts and documentary photos of the project and must be received prior to the end of December 2026. Please complete the online application form for consideration. Contact OCEA Secretary, Janita Hatley with any questions at janita.hatley@normanok.gov
Grant Submission Deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026
| | Virtual Discussions: Homelessness and Municipalities | | New Officials Institutes For 2026 | | |
The NOI teaches the statutorily required topics such as Municipal Budget Requirements, the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act, the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Ethics, Procedures for Conducting Meetings, Conflicts of Interest, and Purchasing Procedures.
Remember, you don't have to be a new official to attend. Returning elected officials and municipal employees are welcome!
The NOI offers 7 hours of General Education Credit and .5 hours ethics through the CLE program.
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February 19, 2026 | Midwest City
June 25, 2026 | Tulsa
July 30, 2026 | | Woodward
October 15, 2026 | McAlester
November 19, 2026 |
| | | Upcoming Regional Council Meetings | | |
We have scheduled the next round of OML Regional Council meetings. Our Regional Councils serve as an Advisory Board to the OML Board of Directors, and play an important role in our Legislative Efforts. The Regional Councils allow OML to have more representation from all of our cities and towns across the State, and give our members an opportunity to be more involved.
These meetings will give you an opportunity to share what is happening in your municipality and talk to others in your area to share thoughts and ideas. We will give a legislative update and discuss our Legislative Priorities before we invite your local legislators to join us for lunch.
We look forward to seeing you then!
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Tribal Municipal Symposium
March 11th - 12th
River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa
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ARPA and Finance Summit Webinar
March 23
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Join us for an informative and engaging workshop designed to help municipalities strengthen compliance, improve financial practices, and access key resources. This session brings together state experts and industry professionals to provide clear, actionable guidance on the topics that matter most.
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OML Planning Commission &
Board of Adjustment Workshop
March 26
| | We Want Your Route 66 Photos | |
OML invites you to share your best photos of the Mother Road for our 2026 Annual Conference. From neon signs and classic diners to sweeping landscapes and quirky roadside attractions, Route 66 is full of stories waiting to be told through your lens. Submit your images to showcase the beauty, history, and character of America’s most iconic highway. Selected photos will be featured during the conference, celebrating the journey that connects communities across Oklahoma and beyond. Please send your photos to sarah@oml.org.
| | Give Your Opinion On The OML 365 App | | |
Our OML 365 App is a year-round app made to help you interact with OML and with other municipalities. The app is not just for conference.
You can find our virtual directory, calendar of events, our partners and more in the app. Have a look around and let us know what you think!
If you don't have the OML 365 App yet, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play to download it today!
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