Overview

The City of Oklahoma City manages local government services for residents, businesses and visitors in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its departments maintain streets and parks, respond to public safety needs and run water, wastewater and solid waste services. An elected mayor and city council set policy and approve spending, while an appointed city manager directs daily operations and carries out council decisions. Sales taxes fund much of its day-to-day work, while voter-approved programs dedicate taxes to community facilities and other public infrastructure. With local government roots in 1889 and legal incorporation in 1890, the municipality is headquartered in Oklahoma City.