On West Gray

The official podcast of the City of Norman, OK, each month Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Vrska sits down a different guest to talk about the various initiatives and programs going on in the city. Join us On West Gray!

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Episodes

7 days ago

Public Works Director Scott Sturtz and Streets Program Manager Joseph Hill join us this month to talk about the latest happenings in the Public Works Department and what citizens can expect for the future.
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025

This month, we are talking about one of Norman's favorite annual events: the Norman Music Festival! We are joined by Shari Jackson, Executive Director of the Norman Music Alliance, and Quentin Bomgardner, board member emeritus of the Norman Music Festival and one it's founders, to talk about its past, present, and future.
The festival runs April 24-26 this year, and the City of Norman is a proud of this unique and incredible event through funding support and in-kind services.
For more information of the Norman Music Festival, visit https://normanmusicfestival.com/
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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Thursday Mar 27, 2025

On this month's episode, we are joined Mark Fox, Meterologist-in-Charge for the National Weather Service in Norman, and James Hocker, OK-First Program Manager for the Oklahoma Mesonet. They talk about the work of their agencies and others at the National Weather Center here in Norman, how they work tirelessly to keep us safe and weather aware.
For more information on the National Weather Center, visit https://www.ou.edu/nwc
For more information on the National Weather Service, visit https://www.weather.gov/oun/
For more information on the Oklahoma Mesonet, visit https://www.mesonet.org/
 
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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Friday Feb 28, 2025

On this month's episode we are joined by Norman Parks & Rec Director Jason Olsen, YFAC Athletic Operations Supervisor Kellen McCoy, and Rayford Young of The Trae Young Family Foundation to talk about the Young Family Athletic Center's first year of operation!
The Young Family Athletic Center is a state-of-the-art sports and recreation complex in Norman that was voter-approved through the Norman Forward initiative.
For more information about about the YFAC, visit www.YFAC.com
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
Twitter - @cityofnormanok
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Monday Jan 13, 2025

Stormwater Program Manager Jason Murphy joins us this month to talk about the City of Norman's Stormwater Division and all the work they do to help safeguard our water supply and maintain our stormwater infrastructure.
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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Thursday Dec 05, 2024

Special Event Coordinator Jeff Moody and Recreation Manager Mitchell Richardson join us in studio this month to give us the lowdown on changes to Norman's annual WinterFest celebration!
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024

Major Chad Vincent & Lt. Deny Oesterling of the Norman Police Department's Community Policing division join us this month to talk about Community Policing initiatives and give people some safety tips heading into the holiday season
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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Wednesday Oct 23, 2024

Michelle Chao, Environmental Program Supervisor, and Katrina Boteler, Environmental Compliance Specialist, join us this month to talk about environmental sustainability in Norman, and all the ways our citizens can participate in it!
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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Instagram - @thecityofnorman
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2024

On this weeks episode, we talk with City of Norman Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald and Brien Kiser of Utiliuse about Norman's new Meter Infrastructure Program.
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024

Recycling Program Manager Brand McClendon and Utilities Director Chris Mattingly sit down with us to talk about the changes and improvements coming to Norman's Recycling Program.
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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