Board of Creek County Commissioners
Meet Chris Root, Democrat candidate for District 3 Commissioner
September 9, 2021
“I feel my experience and work history would be beneficial as your county commissioner. I want to give back by providing a much-needed service to our county.”
Creek County Emergency Management hires assistant, electrical upgrades to fairgrounds
August 18, 2021
Creek County Highway employee Jacob Pilgrim will be the new Emergency Management assistant, as of Monday, August 16th.
County/City Notebook: Salary increases for highway employees, new daycare on S. Park
August 8, 2021
Here are items from last week's county and city meetings that may be of interest to our readers.
County approves new broadband construction
August 8, 2021
The County Board of Commissioners approved CimTel and FiberLink’s request to partner with the county in running new underground broadband cables through a portion of the county to reach over 2000 people.
County Notebook: Commissioners consider salary changes
August 1, 2021
By Sapulpa Times Staff Reports Board of County Commissioners: The BOCC is considering changing the salary scale for certain categories of County highway employees. District #1 Commissioner Newt Stephens noted that, currently, the salaries for the Laborer 1 and Operator 2 positions are the same, although the Operator 2 position requires a Commercial Driver's License.…
County Commissioners consider zoning changes to subdivision regulations
August 1, 2021
Amendments to Creek County zoning regulations for subdivisions were discussed at Monday morning’s Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Redistricting requirements to effect County Commissioner districts, new juvenile detention contract signed
July 25, 2021
The Oklahoma Legislature is required to redraw state legislative and congressional district lines after each federal decennial census to reflect changes in population, and Counties must also shift their Commissioners’ districts.
Broadband to be expanded in rural Creek Co, emergency management applications will be accepted through the end of the month
July 15, 2021
At its Monday morning meeting on July 12th, the Board of County Commissioners for Creek County approved a request by CimTel and FiberLink to sponsor their joint application for a National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) grant to expand broadband infrastructure in Creek County’s rural areas.
County discussions on spending ARPA funds still ongoing
July 14, 2021
Previous discussions about investing the bulk of the County’s ARPA funds into 12 laddered Certificates of Deposit was continued on Monday, July 12th.
Improvements to property in Oakhurst, cost increases for bridge and highway materials
July 2, 2021
E.B. Thompson A tract in Mannford is being rezoned from an Agricultural District to a Commercial District to allow a medical marijuana dispensary at 36585 West Highway 51. Applicant Holdcity, LLC was unanimously recommended for approval by the Creek County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission and CCPC on the 15th and was approved by…