𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 On August 7, National Purple Heart Day honors those wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces due to enemy or friendly fire. "The Purple Heart is the oldest military award in the United States and was created in 1782, nearing the end of the Revolutionary War, by Gen. George Washington to recognize heroic acts," said Mitch Reed, Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Oklahoma. Broken Arrow became a Purple Heart City in 2017, Oklahoma's largest Purple Heart City. A wreath-laying ceremony was held on National Purple Heart Day to recognize the 20 warriors represented by the silhouettes standing guard at the Mission 22 Memorial at Veteran's Park. It was a moving tribute in honor of Gold Star Families and acknowledging the impact of war. Members of the Seminole Nation and Cherokee Nation Honor Guard stood at attention as loved ones and city leaders laid a single wreath at the feet of each of the silhouettes representing warriors lost to veteran suicide.
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About us
Broken Arrow has been recognized consistently as one of the best places in America to live and raise a family. Our employees work to provide the best municipal programs and services in our region while promoting a positive environment for families, businesses, community organizations, and visitors. Located in northeast Oklahoma, Broken Arrow is the fourth largest city in the State of Oklahoma, with an estimated population of over 113,000 people spread out over 61 square miles. Broken Arrow is also home to the third largest manufacturing hub in the state, with many employees working in the energy sector. Residents in Broken Arrow enjoy a high quality of life, characterized by low crime, high performing schools, affordable housing and easy access to many parks and recreational facilities. With destination attractions in the Rose District, the Performing Arts Center, Bass Pro Shops and more, residents and visitors have many options when it comes to choosing shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment activities. The City of Broken Arrow sets the standard by providing the best municipal programs and services. All content, comments and replies posted on all City of Broken Arrow social media, Web 2.0 or social networking technology are subject to the City’s Social Media Policy and the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The full policy can be reviewed here: www.brokenarrowok.gov/socialmedia
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http://www.brokenarrowok.gov
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Broken Arrow, OK
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1903
- Specialties
- City, Oklahoma, Municipal, Broken Arrow, Job, Best places to live, family, and sports
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220 S. First Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012, US
Employees at City of Broken Arrow
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Scott Carr
Bringing to the Tech World what Indiana Jones brought to History Classes... Adventure. Accomplishment. Accolades.
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Dustin Weber
IT Supervisor - City of Broken Arrow
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John Windlow
Transportation Project Engineer at City of Broken Arrow
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Jerry Schuber Sr.
Director of Solid Waste and Recycling at City of Broken Arrow
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The City of Broken Arrow has a new Director of Streets and Stormwater. Tim Wilson has served as interim director since March and has been officially named director. Tim has been with the city for five and a half years and has extensive experience in local government in northeastern Oklahoma, tribal government, and the private sector. "With Tim's get-things-done attitude and dedication to the City of Broken Arrow organization, he has earned this promotion," City Manager Michael Spurgeon said. "Assistant City Manager of Operations Kenny Schwab and I are excited for Tim to officially take the helm of the department. We know he will proudly continue the Council and the Administration's vision of great service to the citizens of Broken Arrow." For more, go to https://lnkd.in/g2-ReJAP
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𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 Mayor Debra Wimpee and Mayor Nikki Lloyd of Bethany have been selected by the Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart for the Oklahoma Patriotic Mayor Award. "Both mayors are amazing ladies who do so much for the military and our veterans," said Oklahoma Military Order of the Purple Heart State Commander Larry Van Schuyver. "When you see someone working 24/7 honoring veterans, how can you not admire her?" Wimpee and Lloyd were selected from more than 150 nominations. Van Schuyver said it was the organization's first tie in this category. Mayor Wimpee said it is an "absolute honor" to be selected and to tie with her friend and fellow mayor, Mayor Nikki Lloyd. "Her husband is a combat veteran, and she knows all too well the battles at home our heroes go through daily," Mayor Wimpee said. Mayor Lloyd spoke highly of Mayor Wimpee as well. "It is such an honor to share the Oklahoma Purple Heart's 'Oklahoma Patriotic Mayor Award' with Broken Arrow Mayor Debra Wimpee," Mayor Lloyd said. "She is an incredible leader, and I'm thankful to call her a friend." In addition to serving as Broken Arrow's mayor, Mayor Wimpee is the Executive Director of Soldier's Wish. This organization identifies and provides for the needs of veterans, service members, and their families. "I truly believe I have the very best two jobs ever—Mayor of this great city that is home to so many veterans and Executive Director of Soldier's Wish," Mayor Wimpee said. "I get to truly make a difference every day with our team, granting wishes and meeting unmet needs of true heroes here and across this great nation!" Mayors Wimpee and Lloyd will be honored at a ceremony in El Reno on Aug. 3. Broken Arrow became a Purple Heart City in 2017 and is the largest Purple Heart City in the state. More than 3,600 Purple Heart recipients reside in Oklahoma.
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𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – The Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) is partnering with the City of Broken Arrow and Wagoner County by providing up to $39.5 million in matching funds through the Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act to help fund the necessary infrastructure improvements for the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater development. Commerce has determined that the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater is more than $100 million revenue positive to the state through June 2049. With its investment, the state acknowledges that the amphitheater project has the potential to become a significant tourism destination within the region. The Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater plan is a public/private partnership that will bring live musical acts to a state-of-the-art entertainment venue near Events Park in Wagoner County. To read Commerce's announcement, go to https://lnkd.in/gWcSn3yK.
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BA native leads municipal court Broken Arrow Municipal Court has a new presiding judge following Judge Steven E. Edgar's retirement after 24 years of service. Judge Dennis Sagely, who has served Broken Arrow as the court's associate judge since 2005, was appointed to lead the court beginning July 1. "It has been my pleasure and honor to serve my hometown as an alternate judge for the past 19 years, and I am humbled and honored to be now able to serve as presiding judge," Sagely said. His most recent appointment resulted from a rigorous selection process. A nine-member Judicial Nominating Committee meticulously reviewed his qualifications and experience, and Mayor Debra Wimpee made the final decision. "I'd be honored to have Judge Sagely as our presiding judge," Mayor Wimpee said. Dennis Hill, Latonya Cundiff, Laura Greenleaf, Corey Else, Zane Anderson, Mark Harper, Robert Stubblefield, Steven Gray, and Joy Thorpe serve on the Judicial Nominating Committee. City Attorney Trevor Dennis thanked the committee for each member's "dedication and significant effort" in the selection process. Sagely's roots in the community run deep. He grew up in Broken Arrow and graduated from Broken Arrow High School, where he competed in wrestling. He attended Cornell University in New York on a wrestling scholarship and earned a degree in city planning. He then returned to Oklahoma to pursue a juris doctorate at the University of Oklahoma Law School. "My wife, Andrea, and I are both BA grads, as are our siblings," Sagely said. "She works for Broken Arrow Public Schools, and we raised our daughters (who just graduated) here, and we attend church here." For more than 20 years, he has practiced family law in Broken Arrow, a testament to his commitment to the community. In addition to his law practice, he will serve as presiding judge for Broken Arrow and Coweta, a position he has held since 2011. Broken Arrow Municipal Court typically has three dockets a week. "There is significant work that goes into running the courts," City Attorney Trevor Dennis said. Alternate Judge Roger Long will cover approximately six dockets a month. "The good thing about Coweta is the court is only held on Thursday afternoons," Sagely said. "In Broken Arrow, we only have one Thursday docket a month, and that's our trial docket. I anticipate doing it the same way. I will do the morning, and Judge Long will conduct the afternoon trial dockets." Sagely has a two-year professional services contract. "This is a great city, and I'm proud I get to try to impact it positively and with the consistency and fairness to which its citizens are entitled," Sagely concluded.
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Community mental health needs addressed Broken Arrow Police and Fire Departments are taking a collaborative approach to resolving emergency situations for people suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues. Beginning July 1, care coordinators from Family & Children's Services and GRAND Mental Health will be embedded with first responders. "Embedding these care coordinators in both our agencies will help because they can connect our citizens with the needed services,” Maj. Stephen Garrett, BAPD, said at the City Council meeting on June 16. The need is great. Last year, the departments received 590 mental health crisis calls. Specifically, there were 301 residents taken into emergency protective custody, 92 overdoses, and eight suicides. For more, go to https://lnkd.in/gPj7Fp9A
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𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻 We've all heard the adage, "See something, say something." City of Broken Arrow dump truck driver Will Remington did just that. Because of his efforts, a man wanted for domestic assault is now in custody at the Wagoner County Jail. Monday morning, June 24, Remington, who has been with the City of Broken Arrow for eight years, was picking up a load of ag base and delivering it to a road project at Events Park. For more, go to https://bit.ly/3VIjTxp
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The New Orleans Square Block Party is back— bigger and better than ever, June 27-29, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., with concerts all three nights! It's the event's fourth year, but the festival's first year to last three consecutive nights. It happens on the northwest quadrant of the intersection at New Orleans Street (101st Street) and Elm Place (161st E. Ave.). Admission is free for all three nights. Broken Arrow may be the fourth-largest city in the state, but even more— we are friends, neighbors, and a community that comes together to celebrate America's independence. Here's what you can expect at this year's event: —June 27, Country Music sensation Drake Milligan, who you may remember from America's Got Talent, is now on a worldwide concert tour, including a stop in Broken Arrow to get the party started Thursday night! Bring your lawn chairs, grab dinner at one of the several food trucks, and start the weekend a little early. —June 28, Then, come back Friday night and enjoy an incredible concert lineup featuring John Cafferty of the John Cafferty & Beaver Brown Band, Alex Ligertwood, former lead singer for Santana, Kevin Chalfant, who performed with Journey and The Storm, John Elefante, former lead singer of Kansas, Johnny Edwards, former lead singer of Foreigner, and Billy Burnette and Bekka Bramlett, former lead singers of Fleetwood Mac. Then, stay to watch the spectacular fireworks display beginning at 10 p.m. —June 29, On Saturday night, the music begins at 5 p.m. with St. Paul and the Minneapolis Allstars, featuring former members of Prince and the Revolution, The Time, and New Power Generation. Plus, Chicago Nights will perform, featuring former Chicago lead singers Jason Scheff and Bill Champlin, with Chris Rodriguez on guitar. And at 10 p.m., fireworks will light the Broken Arrow skies. In addition to the concerts, a dedicated kid zone will feature inflatables, face painters, balloon artists, and a Touch-a-Truck with 20 different City/County vehicles. There will also be 90 merchant vendors showcasing unique products and services, 30 food trucks, a City Services area, and more!
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The summer issue of the Southwest Water Works Journal from Southwest Section AWWA is out now, and we are thrilled to highlight an article by our very own Assistant City Manager of Operations, Kenneth Schwab, on page 6. He shares his valuable insights on the importance of sharing experiences and the power of collaboration. His perspective is not only inspiring but also a testament to the values we cherish here in Broken Arrow. Check out the issue here: https://lnkd.in/g8j75VnE
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Infrastructure improvements at Events Park have begun Construction has begun on the public infrastructure improvements for the Sunset at Broken Arrow Amphitheater project following the City Council's approval of a $17.7 million construction package prepared by Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc. Since last week, the City of Broken Arrow Stormwater crew has been on-site at 21101 E. 101st St., removing trees and underbrush ahead of the construction of a new road that will connect Events Park to Washington Street, where it intersects with State Highway 51. In an economic development agreement with Sunset at Broken Arrow, LLC, the City has committed to providing the public infrastructure improvements necessary to support the 12,500-seat amphitheater in Broken Arrow near Events Park. For more, go to https://lnkd.in/gegbRJr8.
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