On West Gray

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This month brings a new refresh to On West Gray! Bryce Holland takes over as host and welcomes Leslie Nottingham, Executive Director of the Norman Arts Council, to talk about the NAC and everything it does for our community.
For more information on the Norman Arts Council, visit www.NormanArts.org
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
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Stephen Tyler Holman was elected as the latest Mayor of Norman in February 2025, and officially took office in July. This month, Mayor Holman joins us to talk about his journey in the Norman City Council, what he sees for the future of Norman, and the challenges he will have to face.
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On this month's episode, Producer and Editor Bryce Holland fills in for Tiffany and welcomes Jason Olsen, Norman Parks & Rec Director, and Rick Parish, Westwood Golf Course PGA Professional, to talk about the Westwood Master Plan and more exciting things coming to Norman's parks in the future!
For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
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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
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