AboutYourCity
The City of Muskogee operates under a council-manager form of government. The City Council is made up of 8 members elected by ward and a Mayor (elected at large), who vote on policy decisions and hire the City Manager. The City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. The Mayor presides at meetings of the Council, is recognized as the head of City government for ceremonial purposes, and has no administrative duties. The Council elects a Deputy Mayor from its members. City Councilors are elected from each of the four wards within the city, and set the initiatives and goals for city operations. The strategic initiatives, set by the Council, serve as a roadmap for City staff to follow to serve our community.
Front row from left to right: Deputy Mayor Derrick Reed, City Manager Mike Miller, Mayor Marlon J. Coleman, City Clerk Tammy L. Tracy, City Attorney Katrina Bodenhamer. Back row left to right: Alex Reynolds (Ward II), Dr. Tracy Hoos (Ward IV), Perline Boyattia-Craig (Ward III), Jaime Stout (Ward II), Patrick Cale (Ward I), Shirley Hilton-Flanary (Ward I), and Traci McGee (Ward IV).
FromtheCity Manager
Dear Residents of Muskogee,
As the City Manager of Muskogee, it is my pleasure to provide you with an update on the remarkable achievements and progress our city made in 2023.
Every day more than 400 of your hardworking friends and neighbors provide crucial services to the City of Muskogee, including police and fire protection, street repair, trash pickup and water and sewer service. They work hard to make our city great.
I continue to be proud of our work implementing the largest street repair project in city history, major water infrastructure projects designed to make our drinking water even cleaner and economic development projects that provide better jobs, health care and quality of life here in Muskogee We could not do any of these things without the support and direction of a great City Council.
This report will give you details on these projects and many more. If you have any questions or would like more information about our ongoing projects, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome. Thank you for your continued support and for being an integral part of our city's success. It is my pleasure to make my neighbors’ lives better every single day.
Sincerely,
Mike Miller City Manager
City of Muskogee
Strategic Initiatives
Infrastructure
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Economic development
Housing
Public Safety
Street improvements
In 2023, The City of Muskogee started a transformative street improvement project on the city's west side that included mill and overlay, micro-seal, and concreterepairs.
Thanks to the support of the community, the City is now able to invest in much needed repairs and rehabilitation of city streets In 2019, voters approved the renewalofa$005salestax,with$0033 specifically allocated toward improving city streets. In addition to this funding, the City of Muskogee Foundation generously provided a matching grant, resulting in the largest street improvement budget in Muskogee's history, consisting of a staggering $24 million Withthis,thecityisrehabilitating more than one hundred miles of streets withinthecitylimits.
"This is a testament to the commitment anddedicationtoourcitytoenhancethe quality of life for all Muskogee residents,” saidCityManagerMikeMiller.
“With this historic investment, we are confident that our streets will undergo a remarkable transformation, significantly improvingcommutingandoverallsafety"
For the purpose of this project, the city was divided into four quadrants (zones), with $6 million allocated to street improvements in each quadrant Work is completeinthenortheastzone,underway in the northwest zone and has begun in the southwest zone. Lastly, crews will workonthesoutheastzonein2024
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Infrastructure
The City of Muskogee has committed to $17 million in upgrades to the water distribution system to improve the quality of drinking water. These improvements include new water lines, a new state-of-theart chlorine analyzer, rehabilitation of water towers, and treatment plant improvements.
These upgrades bring several vital advantages, including the enhanced ability to comply with federal environmental guidelines for clean drinking water.
The City has successfully completed more than $12 million worth of rehabilitation work, which has already begun to yield positive outcomes. However, the full potential of these improvements will be realized upon the completion of the entire project.
Ensuring that residents have access to clean, safe drinking water is a priority for the City of Muskogee and we are excited to implement these changes and the improvements they will bring.
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The City of Muskogee was honored with the Great American Cleanup OG&E Innovation Growth Award for exceptional work during the Azalea Cleanup. The prestigious recognition was presented by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and OG&E Energy Corp.
The Azalea Cleanup is a citywide collaborative initiative that brought together a total of 63 groups, showcasing the unity, dedication, and immense sense of community prevailing within Muskogee Held in March, the cleanup saw an
impressive participation of 1,075 passionate volunteers. Together, they collected an astounding 624 bags of trash, highlighting the immense impact of their collective efforts During the Azalea Cleanup, approximately 500 tires were collected for proper disposal and 642 loads of waste were taken to the landfill by residents who took advantage of the Free Dump Days. An Additional 187 loads of green waste were transported to the brush and limb site. Thirteen illegal dumpsites were identified and cleaned. Volunteers also cleaned local school grounds, walking trails, and parks, further enhancing the beauty of the Muskogee community.
With the enthusiastic support of each participating group and the tremendous contribution of volunteers, the City of Muskogee proved once again its commitment to preserving the natural splendor of the area.
Usage of the Dropoff Recycling Center at 110 Iola St. was significant in 2023, with 19,696 cars making use of the facility.
Economic Development
Muskogee’s economy continues to be on the rise thanks to the commitment and innovation of local manufacturers like Georgia Pacific, Vallourec, Muskogee Metals and CaptiveAire Systems
Georgia Pacific announced $50 million in upgrades to their Muskogee facility, resulting in the creation of new jobs and a safer work environment
Vallourec made the strategic decision to bring additional jobs and investment to Muskogee due to our
Foreign-Trade Zone designation, allowing them access to a unique set of customs regulations that reduce, defer, or eliminate duties on imports, offering a competitive advantage
A New Mexico based company chose to call Muskogee home with the acquisition of the former Muskogee Metal Fabricators building and business. They will create 22 new jobs with an average salary of $52,000 and make an investment of $3.3 million into the local facility and operations; ensuring that the Muskogee Metal Fabricators name lives on.
CaptiveAire has proudly called Muskogee home for 25 years and now they are expanding and investing $30 million in their Muskogee facility and creating 80 newjobs.
For more than a half a century, companies have relied on Port Muskogee for rapid market access and global connections. That commitment to economic growth will continue for the next 50 years as Port Muskogee invests $58 million in upcoming infrastructure improvements to meet the demands of Oklahoma’s thriving economy.
In 2023, Muskogee saw the opening of the nationally branded chains Whataburger, Tommy’s Car Wash, and Pizza Hut, while locally owned establishments such as Watson Farms Meat Market, and Lugo’s Pizza added to Muskogee’s culinary choices Mama Tig’s Wood-Fired Pizza and Wendy’s expanded their businesses. Olive Garden, Sugar Llamas and Quik Trip’s second location will be ready to open their doors in 2024. NEO Health opened a new location on York Street and the Muscogee Creek Nation purchased the healthcare facility on North Main and opened a tribal tag agency Saint Francis Hospital continues to make progress on their $150 million investment in a multi-level patient bed tower with critical care capacity.
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Housing
The Cherokee Nation broke ground on a 12-acre housing addition for Cherokee families living in Muskogee while Walnut Creek added 40 new homes on Muskogee’s east side, with plans for another 88 coming soon.
R E E D Capital Group announced their intention to build low to moderate income housing just blocks from downtown Muskogee. Their plan includes offering a path to home ownership for qualified families by working with lenders and local agencies to make the dream of owning a home a reality.
PublicSafety
the City of Muskogee takes pride in providing the community with a safe place to call home The Muskogee Police Department and the Muskogee Fire Department have a combined total of 179 staff members that work hard everyday to keep the community safe.
Muskogee Police Officer Nick Ford was presented with the Community Partner of the Year award from Green Country Behavioral Health for his outstanding work as a school resource officer at Hilldale Elementary. Three new officers joined the force this year, Officer Heidkamp, Officer Allen and Officer Acevedo each started their career, while Officer CB Abel retired after 22 years of service.
Toysforlocal kids
Each year, the Muskogee Police Department collects toys to distribute to local children on the Salvation Army Angel Tree. This year, they collected toys at their annual Camp Out for Kids, and received toy donations from local businesses and organizations resulting in a brighter Christmas for more than 100 Muskogee kids
Public Safety
The Muskogee Fire Department received upgrades in communications equipment and station exhaust equipment. Thanks to grants provided by the FEMA Assistance for Firefighters, MFD was able to improve their capabilities and enhance the safety of our firefighters.
The fire station exhaust removal system plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of our firefighters by eliminating harmful exhaust fumes generated by fire engines within the bays. By mitigating health risks associated with exposure to hazardous airborne contaminants, this system significantly enhances the safety of our personnel
Firefighters complete more than 240 hours of training per year to ensure that they are skilled and ready to meet the demands of our citizens.
Fire Marshal Aaron Mayhugh was the recipient of this year’s Roy Tucker Award for his dedication and service to the City of Muskogee. Seven other members of the Fire Department staff earned promotions in 2023
