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

Wednesday May 31, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by Public Works Director Shawn O'Leary and City Engineer Scott Sturtz. They talk about the current state of infrastructure in the City of Norman, as well as the various programs, projects, and initiatives currently underway in the Public Works department.
For more information about the City of Norman Public Works Department, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/public-works-department
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 Mar 15, 2023

It's Budget season at the City of Norman, and for this episode we are joined by Finance Director Anthony Francisco and Budget Manager Kim Coffman to talk all the fine points of the City's financial and budgeting process.
For more information about the City of Norman Finance Department, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/finance
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 Feb 22, 2023

On this latest episode, we are joined by Utilities Director Chris Mattingly and Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald. The panel talks about the intricacies of Norman's water supply and distribution system, as well as discussing new federal mandates related to lead & copper lines in Norman that go into effect in 2024, and a pending utility rate election in June.
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 Jan 11, 2023

Norman Police Chief Kevin Foster and Communications Systems Manager Russell Anderson join the show to talk about the importance of the Emergency Communications division and invite people to the groundbreaking for the forthcoming new Norman Emergency Communications Center.
For more information about jobs with the Norman Police Department, visit www.NewNormanCops.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 Nov 10, 2022

City of Norman Retail Marketing Coordinator Sara Kaplan and Norman Chamber of Commerce President Scott Martin sit down to talk about the upcoming 2022 edition of Small Business Saturday, and all the economic benefits it brings to the City of Norman.
 
For more information about the Norman Chamber of Commerce, visit www.NormanChamber.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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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022

City of Norman Municipal Court Administrator Ronda Guerrero and former City Councilmember (and current court mediator) Bill Scanlon sit down to talk about the ins-and-outs of Municipal Court and spotlight the unique Dispute Mediation and Early Settlement Program that they have pioneered in the state of Oklahoma.
For more information on the City of Norman Municipal Court, visit https://www.NormanOK.gov/your-government/departments/municipal-court
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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Norman Parks & Rec w/Jason Olsen

Wednesday Sep 07, 2022

Wednesday Sep 07, 2022

City of Norman Parks & Rec Director Jason Olsen sits down to talk about all the different things that have been going on in the Parks department over the summer, and previews new projects people can expect to enjoy in the near future.
For more information about 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 PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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Meet the Mayor w/Larry Heikkila

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022

Mayor Larry Heikkila sits down to talk about his recent election, his leadership philosophy, his vision for Norman, and what people can expect from the City Council this term.
For more information about the upcoming election, including important dates, links, and an in-depth video presentation on the propositions, visit www.NormanOK.gov/special-election-august-2022
For more information about the city of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be sent to PublicAffairs@Normanok.gov
Visit all of our social media sites:
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Wednesday Jul 13, 2022

Norman City Attorney Kathryn Walker joins the podcast this month to talk about the upcoming Charter Amendments Special Election. She breaks down each proposition and gives a little bit of history about the charter amendment process.
For more information about the upcoming election, including important dates, links, and an in-depth video presentation on the propositions, visit www.NormanOK.gov/special-election-august-2022
For more information about the city of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments about the podcast can be sent to PublicAffairs@Normanok.gov
Visit all of our social media sites:
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Tuesday Jun 14, 2022

Community volunteer Kendall Hendricks joins us to talk about the Norman's upcoming Juneteenth Festival, the history of the holiday, and his hopes for the future of our community.
For more information about programs and services at the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov
Questions or comments on the podcast can be sent to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov
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