City Of Tulsa Vision
City Of Tulsa Social Issues
Since the beginning, the city’s foundation was established through its diverse cultures and traditions. The City of Tulsa was incorporated in 1898, nine years before statehood. In 1908, Tulsa adopted its first city charter that outlined the processes of the city government. Under this charter, a board of commissioners including a mayor and four city commissioners enacted local policies for about 80 years. In 1989, Tulsans voted to change to a strong mayor-council form of government in an effort to create a more effective and representative city government.
Today, the elected officials of Tulsa include the mayor, MAYOR who is elected by the whole city. (The mayor holds a four-year term, and City Councilors and the City Auditor hold two-year terms.); the city auditor, CITY AUDITOR elected by the whole city; and nine city councilors, CITY COUNCIL 9 members, elected by district (To run for office in a Council District, a citizen must reside in that District for 365 days prior to the election. There are nine Council Districts in Tulsa and each is home to about 44,000 citizens.); AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, & COMMISSIONS, are appointed by the Mayor, Confirmed by City Council; THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS involves An Introduction, Public Meetings, Voting, Mayoral Signing, Ordinances Become Law. These separate offices allow for a checks and balances system that affirms responsible governance. Together, they serve the community’s interests through adopting local laws, establishing and maintaining infrastructure and city funds and offering services and programs to benefit the public.
OUR MISSION: Build the foundation for economic prosperity, improved health and enhanced quality of life for our community. OUR VISION: Tulsa will be a globally competitive, world-class city. OUR VALUES: Committed Teamwork – We work together toward common goals. High Expectations – We expect excellence in our work, our organization and the city we are building.
The Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Equity (MORE) works to achieve equality for all Tulsans through partnership building, education, cultural awareness, and advocacy. The office is charged with implementing a broad strategy to promote resilience and equity in Tulsa in all aspects of city life from employment, economic development, health, mental health, and human rights. MORE also oversees the complaint and investigation process for Tulsans who experience discrimination in housing, employment, or public accommodations. In addition, MORE works in partnership with five commissions who represent and advocate for women, Latinos, African Americans, and Native Americans, and human rights in Tulsa. The Chief Resilience Officer leading the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Equity today serves as the Mayors’ liaison to the LGBTQ community.
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