CITY NEWS February 2019 Volume 7, Issue 2 City Information Numbers
Diversity can be
Animal Control: 249-4910 City Clerk: 234-0400 ext. 1815 City Transit: 233-7433 Code Complaints: 616-7221 Code Inspections/Permits: 616-7213 Court Clerks: 234-0400 ext. 1805 Emergency Management: 249-5969 Fire Department: 234-0541 Parks Department: 234-0400 ext. 1900 Police Department: 242-7000 Solid Waste: 616-7300 Special Events: 616-7210 Street Department: 616-7326 Water Department: 234-0400 ext. 1801 Water Leak: 616-7304
defined as, “the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.” Here at the city offices, we embrace and celebrate that diversity. Having such a diverse group of Central National Bank Center people and diversity of thought working at the city offices, Feb 1-2 – Downtown Basketball Festival Feb 6 – Harlem Globetrotters allows for a better understanding of our community needs Feb 15 – Hairball and allows for more complete solutions. Feb 15 – 16 – Gaslight Dinner Theatre Feb 22 – 23 – Gaslight Dinner Theatre
- Jerald Gilbert
Diversity in City Government E pluribus unum; out of many, one
Upcoming Meetings Feb 5 -Mayor and Board of Comm. Feb 7 – Historic preservatiom Comm. Feb 7 – MLK Holiday Comm. Feb 12 – Tree Board Feb 12 - Enid Metro Area Human Service Feb 12 – Enid Park and Recreation Feb 12 - Board of Adjustment Feb 13 – Visit Enid/Enid Convention Adv. Board Feb 21 – Mayor and Board of Comm. Feb 25 – Metropolitan Area Planning Comm. Complete meeting info at: Enid.org/meetings.
Holiday Schedule Monday, Feb. 18 (President’s Day) - No TRANSIT services - City Offices and Library CLOSED - Recycle Center CLOSED - LANDFILL OPEN 7AM to 2PM
February is Heart Health Month Friday, Feb. 1 – National Wear Red Day Small Changes for improved Heart Health
The Enid City Council members are a group of individuals with a diverse background in education, professional careers and life experiences that seek to address the various concerns of citizens here in Enid. The Council embraces community diversity and inclusion, and works to ensure the well-being of all members of our Enid community. The annual Community Cultural Celebration is just one example of an event that creates awareness of the many diverse cultures in Enid.
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Eat Fruit for a snack Eat fish 1-2 times per week Eat oatmeal for breakfast Add 60 minutes of exercise per week Skip the elevator; Take the stairs Quit smoking Ride your bike to work Put away the salt shaker Skip dessert Substitute olive oil for butter Check your blood pressure regularly Get 7 hours of sleep each night
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Running for Office 2019 Election Dates Enid residents will select a new mayor and commissioners during the Municipal Election on Tuesday, Febuary 12, 2019.
Candidates for Mayor
Milton Mitchell
George Pankonin
Tammy Wilson
Ward 5 Candidates
Diane S. Levesque
Rob Stallings
*Ward 1 and Ward 2 are unopposed.
The mayoral and commissioner candidates were asked a series of questions regarding their leadership qualities and vision for the Enid community. The responses from each candidate can be viewed at: Youtube.com/CityofEnid.
Channel 11 & 111 HD 15 Minute Masterpieces 2018 Cherokee Strip Parade Church Services Community Spotlight Community Talk Enid Plainsmen Football Fast Forward Science Fiction The Folklorist Gold Coast Explorer The Garage In Good Shape Medical Moment Oklahoma Horizon Outdoor Oklahoma Road to Recovery Sea Inside Senior Life Network Taking a Leap! On Channel 12 & 112 HD City Commission Meetings City Commission Study Sessions City Connections episodes o Governor Mary Fallin o Senator Jim Inhofe o Interview of Mayoral Candidates o Interview of Ward 5 Candidates o Bob Zahl [Professional Engineer] Good Morning Enid LIVE o Thursdays 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Tech Talk o See Click Fix App (Android/iPhone) o See Click Fix – Using Your Browser Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) Meetings
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Giant Game Night Join us for family fun at on Feburary 9th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Champion Gym in Enid. There will be a jumbo checker board and other giant games.
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