Category: City News

2025 Election for Mayor and City Council

February 11, 2025 will be the election for Mayor and City Council.  Anyone interested in running for one of these positions needs to come to City Hall and pick up an election packet.  Filing for office will be at the County Election Board on December 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

2025 Budget Hearing

On December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. the City will hold a Special Council meeting for a Public Hearing on the 2025 Budget.  This hearing is held so that any interested member of the public can attend and speak if they so desire.   2025 Budget Notice

Decision on Rate Increase

Last night council approved a trash rate increase that will be going into effect in the October billing. The city has operated financially in the red for decades in this area and can no longer subsidize this expense. The rate was increased from $24.00 to $36.00, if you would like to talk to someone about … Continued

Trash Pickup

The cold weather couldn’t be coming at a worse time this week for trash pickup.  We are closed Friday and Monday for Christmas. With the temperatures in teens and below and with up to 50 mph winds I cannot consciously send our sanitation guys out in that miserable weather.  Therefore, please put your trash out … Continued

Zip Code Reminder

Please be sure to include the 4-digit code after your zip code. This will help to ensure that the City receives its sales tax on retail sales and that it does not go to Oklahoma City. If you are not sure what 4-digit code you need to put after your zip code, you may contact … Continued

Safety tips for hot days of summer

Check on the elderly, neighbors, family and pets daily. Frequently drink water before, during and after outdoor activities. Minimize time spent outside and take frequent breaks to cool off. Plan laborious outdoor tasks for the cooler parts of the day. Move to a cooler environment at the first signs of heat illness which include; headache, … Continued

Free gun locks available

The Warr Acres Police Department is participating with Project Child Safe to promote gun safety.  Free cable gun locks are now available at the police department for citizens of Warr Acres. A cable lock can be used on most firearms, allows for quick access in an emergency and offers security from theft. The cable runs … Continued

Plan Ahead for Severe Weather Season

Because severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes are common, it is important for the residents of Warr Acres to have a plan for these events. Tornadoes can often have winds exceeding 300 miles per hour causing property destruction, injuries and death. That’s why it’s important to pre-plan by developing an emergency plan, assembling a … Continued

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