Guide to City Government (PDF) - City of Oklahoma City

City Elections 297-2391
The City Clerk coordinates primary, general and special elections. Primary
and general elections are held for Mayor and City Council positions. Special
elections are held to decide various issues, such as tax propositions, franchises,
charter amendments, and bond issues.
City Licenses 297-2606
See Business Licenses.
City Manager 297-2345
The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to serve as the Chief
Administrative Officer over the City’s day-to-day operation. The City Manager
hires and oversees all City employees except those appointed by the City
Council.
City Message Line 297-2489
Provides recorded information about City services, events, and holiday service.
CityNews 297-2578
Monthly citizen newsletter mailed with City utility bills and also available on
City website, www.okc.gov. Published by the Public Information and Marketing
Office.
Civic Center Music Hall 297-2584
The Downtown performing arts center includes the Thelma Gaylord Performing
Arts Theatre (2,500 seats); Freede Little Theatre (390 seats); Meinders Hall of
Mirrors (5300 square-foot hall) and the Joel Levine Rehearsal Hall (3100 square
feet). The Parks Department manages the Music Hall. See Tickets for event and
ticket information.
Code Violations 297-2535
Contact the Action Center to report or get updates on code violations, by calling
or sending online request at www.okc.gov or e-mailing action.center@okc.gov.
Community Action Agency (CAA) 232-0199
Complaints (City) 297-2535
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