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Join Us for the Great American Cleanup – May 31st! As proud members of Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, the City of Choctaw is participating in this year’s Great American Cleanup on Friday, May 31st. Being a member of Keep Oklahoma Beautiful gives us access to valuable grants and programs that help improve our community—opportunities we wouldn’t otherwise have. We’re currently looking for volunteer groups to join us for this cleanup effort! If your group would like to participate, please contact: Brandon Sullivan 📞 405-882-9188 📧 jsullivan@choctawcity.org Let’s work together to keep Choctaw beautiful!

Update: 12th Street Repairs Complete The repairs on 12th Street are now finished, but the surface needs time to cure. Please do not drive on it for the next 48 hours to ensure the work sets properly. Do not move the cones — they are in place to protect the repair area. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Register Your Storm Shelter – It’s Free and Easy! Did you know it’s required to obtain a permit for your storm shelter in Choctaw? There’s no fee to register, and doing so adds your shelter to a registry that helps emergency crews locate you quickly after a storm. Registering is now easier than ever! Visit mychoctaw.org, click on “Residential Building Permit,” and submit your information. You can also view the storm shelter documentation here: 👉 Storm Shelter Supporting Documentation (PDF) Already have a storm shelter? If you’re not sure whether it’s on the registry, give us a call and we’ll check for you! Have questions? Call Izzy at 405-390-2999. Stay safe—register your storm shelter today!

👩‍🍳 Young Entrepreneurs Night – May 23! 👨‍🎨 Calling all creative kids and future business owners! The City of Choctaw is hosting Young Entrepreneurs Night at Friday Nights in the Park on Friday, May 23rd, and we’d love for your young entrepreneur to join us! 👧 Who Can Participate? Children ages 5–17 are eligible to register. 🛍 Booth Space: Just $10 — and no sales tax license is required for this night! If your child makes crafts, art, jewelry, or other items and is interested in selling their creations at the Market, contact us at: 📧 specialevents@choctawcity.org 🍪 Selling Food? If your child is interested in selling homemade food items, please review the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture’s Homemade Food Freedom Act rules: Visit https://ag.ok.gov/divisions/food-safety/, then scroll to the Homemade Food Freedom Act section and click the orange arrow to read the guidelines. Let’s inspire the next generation of small business owners! 🎉

🚧 A Special Thank You We want to send out a big THANK YOU to our incredible Roads Crew, Parks & Recreation Team, Police Department, and Fire Department! With the record rainfall over the past few weeks, these teams have been working tirelessly to keep our community safe, clean, and functioning. 💛 We appreciate everything you do to protect and serve Choctaw—rain or shine!

The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643

Did you know? The City of Choctaw does not receive property taxes. That’s right—while property taxes help fund schools, the county, and other services, none of it goes to the City itself. This means that while you pay property taxes every year, the City’s budget is funded through other sources—like sales taxes, permits, and grants. And if there’s something you can’t purchase locally here in Choctaw, if you shop online and have items delivered to your Choctaw address, the City receives sales tax from those purchases too! So even your online orders help support local services. Scroll down to see the breakdown in the illustration below showing where your property tax dollars go. Thank you for supporting Choctaw—whether you're shopping in town or online!

The Garage Sale Map is LIVE! The digital map is now available on the Garage Sale webpage—https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/garage-sales We’ve got nearly 60 garage sales happening around town this weekend! If you prefer paper, you can get a printed list of sales at City Hall—available until 11:30 AM today. (Note: the map is only available in a digital version this year) Most sales are on Saturday, but some may have extra days. Happy bargain hunting!

🛍️ City-Wide Garage Sale Update! 🏡 The addresses for all participating garage sales are now listed on the Garage Sale page—https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/garage-sales 🗺️ Map coming soon, so stay tuned! 📝 Still want to join in? You can get a Garage Sale Permit until 11:30 AM tomorrow (Friday)!

The upcoming Planning Commission meeting will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall. Agendas can be found on our website https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2025-planning-commission-agendas/737649

🚨 Service Update – Flooding Impact 🚨 Due to flooding, Waste Connections is unable to service the following areas today. They will try again tomorrow morning, weather permitting. We’ll continue to keep the community updated as more information becomes available. 🚧 Currently impacted roads: Whispering Lane 15th Street between Hiwassee and Anderson Thank you for your patience, and please stay safe out there!

The weather is warming up — it's the perfect time to plan your next event at the park! Did you know the City of Choctaw rents space for a wide variety of events and gatherings? Whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a family reunion, hosting a get-together, or organizing something even bigger — we’ve got the space for you! Reserve a pavilion for your next gathering Need a spot for band practice? We’ve got a stage! Looking to set up your food truck by the caboose? We’ve got you covered! We also accommodate larger festivals and community events — let’s make it happen! Call us today to learn about rental fees and to make your reservation. Let’s get you on the schedule! 405-390-8198 https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/choctaw-creek-park

Parks Update! OG&E and the Arbor Day Foundation planted 20 trees in Choctaw Creek Park on March 27 for Arbor Day. Crews have cleared cedar and underbrush along the horse trail and creek at Choctaw Creek Park. Unauthorized Motor Vehicles are not allowed on the grass in the parks, except for designated parking areas during large events. Do not drive on the paved walking trails — they’re not built for vehicle traffic and can be easily damaged. For information about the parks in the City of Choctaw, visit the Parks page at: https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/parks-recreation

City-Wide Garage Sale Update! 🏡✨ It’s not too late to sign up for the City-Wide Garage Sale! While we can’t get those who sign up this week on the official map, you’ll still be listed on the city’s website for everyone to see. Please note: If the event is rained out, we’ll be posting the rescheduled date on Friday. Stay tuned for updates! Sign up now and get ready to clear out those closets and make some extra cash!

The May 2025 Newsletter has been added to the City of Choctaw Website. https://www.mychoctaw.org/article/1915655

The Choctaw Economic Development Authority meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. View the PDF here of the cancellation: https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/choctaw-economic-development-authority-(ceda)/2025-ceda-agendas/737647

Code Compliance Docket has been canceled today- April 24th.

Reminder: Pool Fill Adjustment Requests Attention Choctaw residents! If you wish to receive a pool fill adjustment on your utility bill, please follow the required steps: Request Approval Before Filling: Pool fill requests must be made to the Utility Department prior to beginning a pool fill. Provide Notification: Residents must notify the City of Choctaw at least 24 hours before starting a pool fill. Ways to contact the Utility Department: -In-person at City Hall -By phone at (405) 390-8198 -By email at klonghorn@choctawcity.org Report Completion: Once your pool is filled, you must immediately contact the Utility Department to finalize your request. Failure to follow this process will result in no adjustment being provided. For questions about the Pool Fill Procedure, please contact the Utility Billing Department at (405) 390- 8198

The City Council will hold joint workshop with the Planning Commission and Public Recreation Advisory Board on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Agendas can be found on the City website at: City Council: https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643 Planning Commission: https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2025-planning-commission-agendas/737649 Public Recreation Advisory Board: https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/public-recreation-advisory-board/2025-public-recreation-advisory-board-agendas/737651

The Eastern Oklahoma County Medical Development Authority will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:30pm. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/eastern-oklahoma-county-medical-development-authority/2025-eoc-mda-agendas/739357