SPOTLIGHT: Edmond on the GO bond program would fund streets, parks and fire safety improvements
The way Darrell Davis sees it, the best way to keep Edmond the kind of community that attracts and keeps so many is to invest in it.
“It’s like having a shiny new car sitting in your driveway,” said Davis, the current Edmond Mayor and a long-time member of…
Coffee Creek Road rail crossing closing Aug. 26
BNSF Railway will close the Coffee Creek Road crossing, just west of North Broadway, starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
The closure is needed to make repairs to the crossing. The work is expected to be complete by Friday, Aug. 30 afternoon, with cooperati…
Edmond participating in “Keep Route 66 Beautiful” tire cleanup
The City of Edmond is participating in the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful “Keep Route 66 Beautiful Tire Cleanup” on Aug. 31.
The program is free. Edmond residents can drop off old tires at the Public Service Center at Cross Timbers, 2004 Old T…
Roads-Recreation-Public Safety: City Council receives GO Bond Task Force project recommendations
During its Aug. 12, 2024, meeting, City Council received recommendations from the General Obligation Bond Task Force and voted separately to approve three items to be placed on the ballot for the general election this November. If approved by voters, this…
Groundbreaking celebrates beginning of work on new YMCA/Library facilities in Edmond
Testing finds presence of blue-green algae at Arcadia Lake
Testing by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality found above-acceptable levels of blue-green algae in an area near the face of the dam at Arcadia Lake.
The levels will not impact the water used from the lake by City of Edmond Water Resources. Wa…
SPOTLIGHT: City of Edmond investing in the future with water infrastructure projects
For the past two decades, Edmond’s population has grown tremendously, along with its need for water. City leaders and staff have studied future needs and considered the best way to ensure that water is available today and into the distant future…
GO Bond Task Force begins its work
A group of 25 residents who volunteered to serve on the City of Edmond General Obligation (GO) Bond Task Force held its first meeting on June 25 to begin reviewing and providing recommendations to the City Council regarding appropriate projects and fundin…
Council approves naming of land near Hafer Park in honor of former Mayor Lamb
During its July 8, 2024, meeting, City Council approved the naming of the conservation easement south of E.C. Hafer Park in honor of former Mayor Charles D. Lamb.
Council approved a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to name the 25…
Dog park pond at Bickham-Rudkin Park temporarily closed
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will tre…
Applications available for Edmond Tree Grants program
tApplications are available for neighborhood groups and public schools or their associated parent-teacher organizations to receive trees, free of charge, as part of the Edmond Tree Grants program.
Administered by the City of Edmond Urban Forestry Departmen…
Public Works offering Level One pickup for storm debris removal
Edmond Public Works has determined the damage resulting from the storms on June 25 warrants a Level One Response, in accordance with the City of Edmond Emergency Operations Plan.
Residents have two options under this response level; they can schedule a fee…
Ken Bryan named new Director of Planning for City of Edmond
Ken Bryan, who has served as the interim Director of Planning for the City of Edmond since January, has been selected to man the position full-time.
With more than 25 years’ experience, Bryan has led the department since his predecessor, Randy Entz, was na…
Caroline Pierce named new HR Director
Caroline Pierce, with more than 32 years of experience with the City of Edmond, has been named the new Human Resources Director.
Pierce, who has been in the City’s HR department full-time for nearly 26 years, assumed the role June 8, taking over …
City approves maintenance and operations agreement for art park
During its June 10 meeting, City Council approved the final set of agreements with the French Family Charitable Foundation for the maintenance and operation of the proposed art park at the corner of 2nd Street and Coltrane Road.
City Council voted to appro…
Edmond Water Resources advises residents of potential OKC water purchase
A potential purchase of water from the City of Oklahoma City could require Edmond residents who require the use of a home kidney dialysis machine to adjust their method of operation.
Edmond’s water supply consists of two primary sources and a sec…
City commits upwards of $15 million to help fund proposed art park project
City’s Urban Forestry launches Edmond Legacy Trees program
Edmond’s urban forest is an important part of the community’s local heritage and to recognize and support that heritage, the City of Edmond’s Urban Forestry program is launching the Edmond Legacy Trees program to celebrate individual trees that represent …
Transition to AMR ambulance service begins Jan. 23
With City Council’s approval of an ordinance amendment, the transition to American Medical Response (AMR) as the provider for emergency ground transportation service within the city limits of Edmond will begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 23, 2024.
AMR replaces Emergen…
Downtown Edmond Projects Update: JAN. 16
This report provides updates on public and private construction projects, road/lane closures, alternative routes, and other information of importance to our downtown community. Anyone interested in getting the email notifications can sign up at https://ww…
Council approves contract with new ambulance provider
In a unanimous vote during its Dec. 11, 2023, meeting, City Council approved a contract with American Medical Response (AMR) to provide ambulance service within the city limits of Edmond.
AMR replaces Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) as the emer…
Dozier named first Downtown Transformation Manager for Edmond
As Edmond continues to grow, and the center city district evolves, the City of Edmond is investing in those partnerships, announcing the hiring of Leana Dozier as the first Downtown Transformation Manager.
A new position with the City, the Downtown Transfo…
City Council approves water, wastewater rates changes
The Edmond City Council voted 4-1 Monday night to approve a series of water rate increases to fund capital improvements to the City’s water and wastewater systems as well as costs for ongoing operations and maintenance.
The changes will help cove…
Closures set as demolition begins work on the City Center Complex