City of Broken Arrow

Gillespie resigns, Ward 3 Council seat open

The Broken Arrow City Council has an open seat. Christi Gillespie resigned effective at noon, Nov. 13, following her successful candidacy for State Senate District 33.

Recap of Nov. 5 public meetings

There were 40 items on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on Nov. 5, 2024.

Rose District Holiday Market Tuesdays through Dec. 17

The Rose District Holiday Market, 418 S. Main St., begins Nov. 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continues each Tuesday through Dec. 17.

Construction at The Gardens at Central Park begins

Excitement is building in Broken Arrow as construction begins on The Gardens at Central Park following a groundbreaking ceremony hosted by the City of Broken Arrow and Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful (KBAB) on Oct. 31.

New van arrives at BA Senior Center

A new Ram Pro Master 3500 van arrived at the Broken Arrow Senior Center on Oct. 28.

City Manager recognized for service to community

Broken Arrow City Manager Michael Spurgeon has been awarded the 2024 Presidents’ Award for Community Service, one of the highest honors Northeastern State University and the NSU Alumni Association bestows.

Elam Park now open

Elam Park came alive with the sounds of children laughing, playing, and enjoying the park for the first time during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 23.

Elam Park ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 23

The City of Broken Arrow is celebrating the grand opening of the much-awaited Elam Park, a new public space designed to embody the values of inclusivity and accessibility for residents of all ages and abilities, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4:30 p.m.

New water tower coming to south BA

Construction is expected to begin in early 2025 on an elevated water storage tank, also known as a water tower, on 11.5 acres at the northeast corner of New Orleans and Lynn Lane.

$23.5 million available for improvements

The Broken Arrow City Council approved the sale of $23.5 million in General Obligation bonds, Series-2024, on Oct. 15.

Recap of City Council meetings on 10/15

There were more than 60 items were on the agendas of the meetings on Oct. 15, 2024. 

Official groundbreaking for Sunset Amphitheater celebrated

At a celebratory event today, Venu Holding Company (VENU) proudly marked the official groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Sunset Amphitheater in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Broken Arrow in Motion, Oct. 2024

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Sunset Amphitheater Street Dance Oct. 11

Venu, the visionary behind the nation’s most luxurious live music venues, is excited to announce the official groundbreaking of the Sunset Amphitheater in Broken Arrow.

Time to check your smoke detector

If you do not have a smoke detector in your home and cannot afford one, the Broken Arrow Fire Department (BAFD) will provide you with a free one.

Arrow Forge innovation district breaks ground

The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation and city officials celebrated the start of construction on the innovation district, known as Arrow Forge, with a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 4.

City recognized by the OK Air National Guard

The 138th Fighter Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard paid tribute to the City of Broken Arrow by naming one of its fighter jets “The Spirit of Broken Arrow” at a ceremony held at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma.

Recapping the meetings on 10/1

There were more than 40 items were on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on October 1, 2024.

Infrastructure construction set to begin at Arrow Forge

Construction of a three-lane asphalt roadway, water and sanitary sewer lines, and a four-way traffic signal are a few of the infrastructure improvements coming to the 90 acres just south of Florence Street, between Aspen and Olive Avenues, known as the Arrow Forge Innovation District.

BA Transit pilot program expanding

Ridership on Broken Arrow Transit has increased 276 percent over the previous public transportation option, saving the City of Broken Arrow more than $31,000 during four months of the six-month pilot program. (Data is not yet available for August and September).

Improvements planned near Hwy-51

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Broken Arrow $5.84 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Transportation Discretionary Grant Program.

BAFD Secures $2.9 Million SAFER Grant

BAFD has earned a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Department of Homeland Security totaling $2,896,659.00.

Vice Mayor named Public Official of the Year

Vice Mayor Christi Gillespie has been selected by the Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association (OFMA) as the 2024 Public Official of the Year.

Recap of the City Council Meeting Sept. 17

More than 50 items were on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on September 17, 2024.

Mayor earns OML certification

The Oklahoma Municipal League has recognized Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee for her completion of the Certified Mayors Program.

Broken Arrow in Motion, Sept. 2024

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State portion of grocery sales tax eliminated

A new law enacted on Aug. 29, 2024, is saving Oklahomans money by eliminating the state’s portion of the sales tax on groceries.

Recap of the City Council Meeting Sept. 3

There were more than 60 items were on the agendas of the Broken Arrow City Council, Municipal Authority, and Economic Development Authority meetings on Sept. 3, 2024.

Survey prioritizes roadway improvements

In the Roadway Improvements Survey, completed over 21 days in June, more than 3,000 people provided specific information about street improvements.

Community Development Update August 2024

Five projects were brought before the City Council for review during the August 2024 meetings.