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Thanks for keeping up with all the latest ACOG news.General Revenue Collections Outpace Prior Year
First seven months of fiscal year only 3.9 percent above estimate OKLAHOMA CITY — General Revenue Fund collections in January were $596...
OKC Streetcar Makes An Entrance
Our first @OKCStreetcar really knows how to make an entrance. #ComingRailSoon pic.twitter.com/QTaff5TCto— MAPS 3 (@Maps3) February 16, 2018
National Tornado Summit to Explore All Types of Disasters
Attendees will learn to face hurricanes, hoarded homes, cybercrimes and more at the National Tornado Summit OKLAHOMA CITY – National experts will share innovative strategies in recovering from tornadoes, wildfires, flooding, hurricanes and more at the 2018 National...
Guthrie Passes Amtrak Resolution
Last night, the Guthrie City Council passed an Amtrak expansion resolution 6-0. In 2008, the City of Guthrie adopted Resolution #2008-10, supporting extending Amtrak passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and Newton, Kansas, with a stop in Guthrie. The action on...
December 2017 Unemployment Rates for Oklahoma
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Oklahoma Unemployment Report Key Statistics McIntosh County 7.4% Latimer County 7.1% McCurtain County 6.6% * Non-seasonally adjusted Woods County 2.1% Alfalfa County 2.2% Beaver County 2.2% Cimarron County 2.2% * Non-seasonally...
Central Oklahoma: 2018 Safety Targets and Trends
Safety Trends & Targets Oklahoma City Area Regional Transportation Study (OCARTS) Area 2011-2015 by Kathryn Wenger Safety Trends & Targets Download the Presentation [embeddoc...
Don’t Fumble: Tackle Drunk Driving Before the Clock Starts
Super Bowl Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk Kickoff on America’s favorite pastime is just about ready to start. For many football fans, when it’s time for Super Bowl LII, everyone’s a fan…and Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. Oklahoma highway safety and law enforcement...
CDBG-REAP Deadline February 28
The deadline for CDBG-REAP applications is February 28. ACOG staff members are available to assist with applications. Please contact Barbara Hurdman, REAP Coordinator or Jennifer McCollum, PR & Community Development Director, (405) 234-2264. The...
Governor Mary Fallin Issues Burn Ban for 40 Counties
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today issued a burn ban effective immediately for much of the western half of the state because of extreme weather conditions and extraordinary fire danger. The governor's burn ban supersedes any county burn bans currently in...
ACOG Awards Grants to Public Fleets
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) Board of Directors has approved grant funding for public-sector fleet alternative fuel vehicle and fueling infrastructure projects. The City of Norman, The University of Oklahoma, Cleveland Area Rapid Transit, and...
2017 Clean Cities Accomplishments
CLEAN CITIES 2017 Accomplishments Eric W. Pollard Clean Cities Manager 30 January 2018 Coalition stakeholders continued to deploy alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies despite challenges in the marketplace. The hard work, dedication, and collaboration...
Hawkinson Named to Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority
Senate Appointment Brent Hawkinson, Director of ACOG's 9-1-1 & Public Safety Division, has been named to the Oklahoma Management Authority. Hawkinson was appointed by the Senate Pro Tempore Mike Schulz. Congratulations, Brent! Staff Contacts Brent Hawkinson...
Governor Fallin Announces Opening of Kratos Design and Production Facilities in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, is opening administrative and engineering offices and production facilities in Oklahoma City. The...
ACOG Will Host EV Coalition Meeting January 31
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments will host a meeting of the Oklahoma Electric Vehicle Coalition tomorrow at ACOG, 4205 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City. Highlights of the meeting will include: Oklahoma EV Sales Update Volkswagen Settlement Update and...
Sharp Named Acting Executive Director
Board Appointment John M. Sharp, Deputy Director and Division Director over ACOG's Transportation & Planning Services Division, has been named Acting Executive Director of ACOG. Congratulations, Mr. Sharp! Contact John M. Sharp Acting Executive Director...
Getting Ready for Autonomous and Connected Vehicles – What Central Oklahoma Cities and Citizens Need to Know
Driving Toward the Future: Preparing Central Oklahoma for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles ACOG Hosts Webinar on Driverless Cars Getting Ready for Autonomous and Connected Vehicles – What Central Oklahoma Cities and Citizens Need to Know In early December, the...
2018 ACOG Board Orientation Sessions Scheduled
Sign up for Board Orientation on March 8 or March 29. Open to our board members and local, elected officials and area city managers from Central Oklahoma only. Sign Up To Attend: 2018 ACOG Board Orientation Session March 29 Board members of the Association of Central...
ACOG Awards $436k in Grants to Rural Oklahoma Communities
ACOG Awards $436k in Grants to Rural Oklahoma Communities OKLAHOMA CITY -- -- The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) has awarded more than $436,000 in Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grants to communities in Central Oklahoma. Mulhall was awarded more...