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BAFD Receives Grant to Hire 11 Firefighters

The 2015 SAFER grant will provide 100 percent funding for salaries and benefits of eleven entry level firefighters for a period of two years. Read on...
Aspen/Kenosha Intersection Update #1

The City’s contractor has completed Phase I of the intersection work at Aspen Avenue and Kenosha Street. Read on...
Hazardous Household Waste Disposal Now Available Year-Round

A new appointment system is managed through the M.e.t. Read on...
Thurmond Wins Mayor of the Year Award

The Mayors' Council of Oklahoma announced that Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond has been selected as the 2016 Mayor of the Year. See Video...
Read the 2017 Financial Newsletter

The financial newsletter includes several detailed graphs explaining how the City gets its revenue, how it spends it, and the breakdown where sales and property taxes go. It also details projects the City will be working on in the months ahead. Read on...
Lane Closures Start Sept. 6 at Aspen / Kenosha Intersection

Starting September 6, only a single lane of traffic in all four directions will be allowed to travel through the intersection without left turns. This will allow the work to be completed in 45 days (weather permitting), rather than several months. Read on...
Broken Arrow Named 9th Most Customer-Friendly City in U.S.

Broken Arrow has been named one of the most customer-friendly towns in America, according to Yelp. See the List...
BA Makes Happiest Cities List

According to Zippia.com, Broken Arrow is the second happiest mid-sized city in the United States. Why BA Made the List...
Debris Pickup Completed

The Streets and Stormwater Department has completed residential pickup of greenwaste from the July 2016 storm. Read on...
Permit Needed for Open Burning

In order to burn within city limits, residents are required to have a permit. Here's how you can obtain a residential burn permit. Read on...
City Council Highlights

Find out what happened at the most recent City Council Meeting with a quick video recap. Read on...
City to Investigate Implementation of Curbside Recycling

The City of Broken Arrow will form a special citizens committee to investigate residential curbside recycling, after the City Council at the August 16 meeting approved the results of the recent refuse and recycling survey. Read on...
New Water Feature Coming to the Rose District

Can children play in the water? Yes! At 1,200 square feet, the Rose District water fountain will be one of the largest water features in the area. The light show will also provide entertainment for the entire family during the evening hours. Read on...
Time to Renew Intrusion Alarm, Pet Permits

Renewals for both Alarm (Intrusion Alarm) Permits and Pet Registrations are due September 30, 2016. Read on...
Stay Informed with New City Council Highlights Videos

The Public Information Office has launched a new video series called City Council Highlights, providing regular updates on Broken Arrow City Council actions. Watch for videos on Facebook and YouTube! Read on...
Fire Hydrant Flushing May Affect Your Tap Water Temporarily

If you notice the water from your faucet suddenly appears to have a yellowish or brownish color, it may be due to fire hydrant testing occurring in your neighborhood. Read on...
HR Director Promoted to Assistant City Manager of Administration

Russell Gale's career with Broken Arrow spans over 35 years. He has been Acting City Manager twice, during which time he increased franchise taxes, initiated LifeRide, and was instrumental in developing a plan to capture the retiring Vision sales tax. Read on...
Mayor Seeks Federal Support for Local Initiatives

Mayor Craig Thurmond promoted the Rose District, Broken Arrow’s advanced manufacturing sector and job growth while in Washington, D.C. during Infrastructure Week. He also sought support for federal grant applications worth more than $8 million. Read on...
"Surf the Earth" at Battle Creek Golf Club

Battle Creek Golf Club is the first and only golf facility in Tulsa and Northeast Oklahoma to offer GolfBoards. Named the ‘Best New Product for Golf’ at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, GolfBoard is safe, fun, and easy for everyone to learn. Read on...
Utilities Department Installing Automated Meter Readers

The City of Broken Arrow is improving its water meter program by installing Automated Meter Readers (AMR), starting with the east side of Broken Arrow. Read on...
Redesigned Website to Launch Thursday, March 31

The redesigned website features larger, easier to read navigation links. It will also be easier to view content from a smartphone or tablet device, thanks to a mobile responsive design. Read on...
Studies Show Economic Impact of Oklahoma Tourism at All-Time High

Governor Mary Fallin announced that three major research studies on the impact of tourism in Oklahoma show direct travel spending reached an all-time high of $8.9 billion in 2014. Read on...
2015 Annual Report Now Available

The 2015 Annual Report provides an excellent overview of the progress the City of Broken Arrow has made on projects and programs throughout the year, as well as provide a snapshot of the current state of the City. Get the link...
Fire Chief Accepted into Fire Service Executive Development Institute

Chief Jeremy Moore competed with new fire chiefs and chief officers from across the country to become a member of the 2016 cohort program. Chief Moore has also been awarded a scholarship which covers all expenses for attending the program. Read on...
Broken Arrow Native Named Assistant City Manager of Operations

Kenneth Schwab has over 25 years of engineering experience and previously served as Broken Arrow’s Director of Engineering and Construction from 2008 to 2014. Read on...
City Council Approves Repair for Tiger Hill Wall

The City is considering constructing another wall in front of the existing retaining wall, after a consultant hired last fall determined it does not meet several minimum standards of the National Concrete Masonry Association. Read on...
Old Fire Station on South Elm Reopens

In an effort to minimize response times in the south part of Broken Arrow, the City will reopen the old fire station (2900 S. Elm Place) on January 19, 2016. The facility will remain open until the construction of Fire Station No. 3 is completed. Read on...
2015 Traffic Counts Now Available

Traffic counts serve as a factual indicator of the volume of vehicles at a certain location. View Data
Broken Arrow Mayor Elected to NLC Board of Directors

Thurmond, who will serve a two-year term, will play a key role in guiding the nation’s largest and most representative membership and advocacy organization for city officials. Read on...
The Rose District Wins Planning Association’s Great Street Award

Jurors from Oklahoma and Arkansas selected the Rose District because of its unique identity, cultural interest, community involvement, and a sustainable vision for tomorrow. Read on...
Voters Approve Funding for Public Safety, Streets

On Tuesday, November 10, City of Broken Arrow voters overwhelmingly approved renewal of the expiring Vision 2025 sales tax to hire more police officers, firefighters and fix Broken Arrow roads. Read on...
Fire Department Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Hire 9 New Firefighters

A grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency covers two years of salaries and benefits for nine new firefighters. Read on...
Authority Approves Utility Projects

The Broken Arrow Municipal Authority (BAMA) has approved the application of a $25.6 million loan to improve the City's aging utility infrastructure. View Projects
Fiscal Sustainability Committee Submits Recommendations

A committee made up of City staff, business owners, residents and civic leaders submitted 17 recommendations that include ways to save money and generate more income for the City of Broken Arrow. Read on...
Police Department Joins "Start by Believing" Public Awareness Campaign

The Broken Arrow Police Department is now participating in a nationwide campaign that encourages sexual assault victims to report the crime to law enforcement. Read on...
Broken Arrow to Exchange Vision 2025 Funds with Collinsville, Skiatook

The Tulsa County Vision Authority has determined that by agreement, communities may trade/transfer allocations so long as a Resolution is approved by both communities. Read on...
Broken Arrow Mayor to Serve on National Election Task Force

The National League of Cities (NLC) has appointed Mayor Craig Thurmond to a bipartisan task force that will raise awareness of city issues during the 2016 presidential election. Read on...
Report Problems Online Through the Request Tracker

Report problems and concerns such as tall grass, dilapidated buildings, street light outages, etc. Learn how...
Bond Sale to Fund 2014, 2011 Construction Projects

View a list of City of Broken Arrow bond projects that will be started in the near future. Read on...
Move Over for Emergency Responders

Drivers are reminded to pull to the right side of the road when you see or hear an emergency vehicle, and come to a complete stop. Never turn left to get out of the path of an emergency vehicle. Read on...

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