City of Edmond

The latest City Manager's Progress Report was presented to the Edmond City Council on Monday, Nov. 25. This month's report provides more detailed information about City holiday events, upcoming retirements within the Edmond Fire Department, the reopening of the previously vandalized utility payment kiosk in downtown Edmond, and more!

The holiday season is upon us! With the treats and feasts in abundance, we want to remind residents of the importance of proper FOG (fats, oils, and grease) disposal. Fats, oils, and grease eventually become solid rather than liquid and will stick to the sides of sewer pipes and clog them. This can cause a back-up and an overflow in your home or into the streets and streams. Fats, oils, and grease are a serious maintenance problem for the City of Edmond and the sewer back-ups caused by these elements are unpleasant and costly for homeowners. Here are a few ways you can help prevent back-ups in your home: ? Never pour grease down sinks or toilets. ? Use an empty food tin to store butter, shortening, lard, meat fat, and oils. Then freeze the grease to make it solid and throw it in the trash. ? Scrape fats, grease, and food from plates and cooking utensils into the trash. ? Use basket strainers in your sinks to catch food and empty them into the trash. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/giiFAwUX

CITY SOURCE EDMOND SPOTLIGHT: Edmond's Housing & Community Development Department offers federally funded programs to revitalize neighborhoods, develop affordable housing, expand economic development, and provide public services. Learn more about these programs by reading the article featured this week in Edmond Life & Leisure: https://lnkd.in/g6wSUXd8

CITY SOURCE EDMOND SPOTLIGHT: On Nov. 22, the Luminance Kick-Off event was a great success with performances from the Edmond Youth Choir, the Oklahoma Youth Ballet, and a stunning drone show by Dynamic Skies. Afterward, visitors walked amongst thirty-four lighted displays and enjoyed many other fun activities. Watch to learn more about Luminance and what you can expect to see at Mitch Park this holiday season! Luminance: An Enchanted Stroll is a free event presented by Edmond Electric! The lights are on every evening from 5 to 10 pm through January 1st. www.edmondlights.com

The 2025 City of Edmond Calendars are here! Edmond Marketing and Public Relations staff will be handing out FREE calendars TONIGHT at the Luminance Kickoff Event while supplies last! Copies can also be picked up at city offices and the Edmond Public Library beginning Monday, Nov. 25. This year’s calendar features photography highlighting some of the many murals that are part of Edmond's Public Art collection! As always, the calendars have many user-friendly features for our residents such as trash collection dates, holiday office hours, City Council and Planning Commission meeting dates, and much more! You don’t want to miss picking up your copy!

The filing period for individuals interested in running for one of three positions on the Edmond City Council is Dec. 2-4. Seats up for election are Mayor, Ward 3, and Ward 4. Filing is done in person at the Oklahoma County Election Board offices, 4201 North Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions regarding the process can be directed to 405-713-1515. Elections for Edmond City Council are non-partisan. For seats in which more than two candidates file, a primary election will take place on Feb. 11, 2025. The general election will be held on April 1, 2025. City Council is a five-member body, including the Mayor, representing the four Wards that comprise the City of Edmond. Ward representative council terms are four years and the mayor serves a two-year term. Full Details: https://lnkd.in/g-ysuQCv

An appreciation dinner was recently hosted to recognize the citizens who serve on an Edmond board or commission. Those who volunteer play a vital role in our City! Thank you for your service and guidance for the betterment of our community! Learn more about serving on a board or commission: https://lnkd.in/g_79kJKy

Last week, Edmond City Council and city staff members attended a strategic planning session to discuss projects and priorities for the coming year. A full video of this public meeting may be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/gYKmfZQa

SPOTLIGHT: The latest City Source Edmond video highlights the Ribbon Cutting Celebration held on Nov. 13 for the Service Blake Soccer Complex! Watch for a closer look at the major renovations and improvements recently completed at this facility.

Due to the resignation of Councilmember Tom Robins, there is a vacancy in the position for Ward 1. City Council is accepting letters of interest and resumes from eligible persons interested in being selected to fill the vacancy. To be eligible for this appointment, the City Charter requires eligible persons to be a legal citizen of the United States, a minimum of twenty-five (25) years of age, a freeholder (landowner), a resident of at least one year prior to selection to serve, and a qualified voter of the City of Edmond and Ward 1. A letter of interest and resume addressed to the Edmond City Council must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2024. Materials can be submitted via mail to P.O. Box 2970, Edmond, OK 73083; hand-delivered to the City Manager’s office at 24 East First Street; or emailed to [email protected]. More Details: https://lnkd.in/dhXAkygS