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We are joined this episode by City Forester Colin Zink and Park Planner Megan Phelan to talk about their efforts to deal with invasive plant species in Norman how this ties into our park planning efforts. For more information about Oklahoma native plant species, visit https://www.onpn.org/ For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

This month, we welcome Deputy Chief Joel Chesser and Fire Marshall Matthew Elliott of the Norman Fire Department. We talk about National Preparedness Month, Fire Prevention Week, and more fire safety tips. For more information about the Norman Fire Department, visit https://www.normanok.gov/public-safety/fire-department Learn more about Fire Prevention Week here. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

This month, we are joined by Amanda Sherf, the City of Norman's new Community Services Manager. Amanda talks about her background and the newly created Office of Social Services that she heads up.   For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

On this month's episode we are joined by Utilities Director Chris Mattingly, Capital Projects Engineer Ken Giannone, and Streets Program Manager Joe Hill. They discuss the various improvements that have been made in their departments since the passage of several bonds in 2023. We discuss drinking water, waste water, and bridge and street maintenance. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

This month we sit down with Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald and Billing Supervisor Shelley Couser to discuss the launch of the new MyUtility Customer Portal for Norman residents in June 2026. The portal – the final phase of Norman’s Meter Infrastructure Program – will allow water customers greater access and control of their consumption, along with the ability to set personalized notifications. Learn more at https://www.normanok.gov/MyUtilityPortal For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

This month we are joined Norman's Historic Preservation Officer, Anais Starr. Anais is here to talk about Norman's historic preservation efforts and Norman's various historic districts! For more information about the City of Norman's Historic Districts and Historic District Commission, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/planning-and-community-development/planning-and-zoning/boards-and-3 For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

On April 7th, Norman voters will have the opportunity to head to the polls to vote on 5 different propositions. These propositions cover City Charter changes, road maintenance and improvements, Norman's guest tax, and a potential homeless shelter. This month, we have brought on a series guests (Scott Sturtz, Public Works Director; Jason Olsen, Parks & Rec Director; Kathryn Walker, Assistant City Attorney; Anthony Purinton, Assistant City Attorney) to talk about each of these propositions and break down exactly what residents will be voting on. For more information on all of the propositions, www.NormanOK.gov/5Props For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

To kick off this new year on the podcast we have Mitchell Richardson and Jeff Moody from the Norman Parks & Rec Department to talk about one of Norman's biggest annual events, The Daddy Daughter Dance! After that, we go into a preview of many of the fun events Parks & Rec has in store for 2026. For more information Norman Parks & Rec, visit www.NormanParks.com For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

OBI's Executive Director of the Oklahoma City Region, Jake Cleveland, joins us this month to talk about Our Blood Institute and it's connection to the Norman community and Oklahoma at large! Fore information about Our Blood Institute, visit OurBloodInstitute.org For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

This month's episode we have several interviews, including ones with Comms Director Tiffany Vrska, Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman, and a pair of our City Council members, all talking about the City of Norman's Citizen's Academy program! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube