⚠️ City Hall Closure Notice
Out of an abundance of caution due to forecasted severe weather, City Hall will be closing today at 3:00 PM.
Please stay weather aware and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
Monitor local news and weather alerts for the latest updates.
The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00 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
Water Line Break Notice – Service Interruption on Western Way. A water line break is currently being repaired on Western Way. Water service in this area will be temporarily shut off and is expected to remain off for approximately 3 hours while repairs are completed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service as quickly as possible.
The May 28, 2025 Choctaw Economic Development Authority meeting has been cancelled. View the PDF here of the cancellation:https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/choctaw-economic-development-authority-(ceda)/2025-ceda-agendas/737647
Water Line Break Notice – Service Interruption on Maupin
A water line break is currently being repaired on Maupin, from Grand to 1st Street. Water service in this area will be temporarily shut off and is expected to remain off for approximately 6 hours while repairs are completed.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to restore service as quickly as possible.
🚨 Vendor Scam Alert 🚨
We know it feels like a broken record, but with our events growing, scammers continue to target our event pages. If you're a vendor interested in participating in Friday Nights in the Park or any City of Choctaw special events, please be aware:
✅ All official booth information and applications are available ONLY through the City of Choctaw website or by contacting the City office directly.
❌ DO NOT make payments to individuals on social media or through unofficial links.
To ensure your spot and stay safe, please visit:
👉 https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/special-events-vendor-information
Or call: Tawny Shelby at 405-281-5101
⚠️ Please do not fall prey to the scammers!
The next Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/public-recreation-advisory-board/2025-public-recreation-advisory-board-agendas/737651
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