Recent News
The City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Beautification Foundation have partnered to create a new sign program to reduce clutter on the arterial streets and eliminate public safety hazards resulting from illegal signs in the right of way.
The 2nd annual Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award competition has come to a close with this year’s winner taking home a $30,000 award from Spirit Bank, with an additional $30,000 match from i2e. A private, non-profit corporation, i2e focuses on wealth creation in the technology-based industries.
Mayor Kathy Taylor was joined today by North Tulsa leaders to announce developments on economic incentives for the area.
Press - Mayor Announced 2008 Neighborfest Schedule
Posted on: May 27, 2008Neighborfest kicks off its third year at Whiteside Park (4009 S. Pittsburg Ave.) on Tuesday, May 27th at 5pm. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Described as a ‘block party’ hosted by Mayor Taylor and the nine City Councilors, Neighborfests are scheduled in a Tulsa Park in each of the nine districts. At the two hour event, Tulsans can enjoy the music, talk with the elected officials, sample the free refreshments (compliments of Pepsi Bottling and Bordens Ice Cream), or visit any of the city exhibits.
“Families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and make it a family event,” describes Bob Hendrick, Neighborfest Coordinator.
"We’ll also have a Kids Zone, and our ‘Tulsa Talents’ competition where performers will be competing for cash prizes.”
The last Neighborfest on August 5th will also be the Mayor’s “Back to School Rally” where the finalists for ‘Tulsa Talents’ will perform and prizes will be awarded.
Schedule – Every Tuesday from 5-7p.m.
District 9, May 27
Whiteside
4009 S. Pittsburg Ave.
Councilor G. T. Bynum
District 6, June 10
Clark
11440 E. Admiral Blvd
Councilor Dennis Troyer
District 7, June 17
Langenheim
4701 S. Harvard
Councilor John Eagleton
District 3, July 1
McClure
7440 E. 7th St.
Councilor David Patrick
District 8, July 8
Hunter
5804 E. 91st
Councilor Bill Christiansen
District 2, July 15
Reed
4233 S. Yukon
Councilor Rick Westcott
District 5, July 22
Hicks
3443 S. Mingo Rd.
Councilor Bill Martinson
District 1, July 29
Lacy
2134 N. Madison Pl.
Councilor Jack Henderson
District 4, August 5
Veterans
1875 S. Boulder Ave.
Councilor Eric Gomez
For more information, call Bob Hendrick at 596-2488 or .