On West Gray

Environmental Sustainability W/Michelle Chao & Katrina Boteler 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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The Meter Infrastructure Program (MIP) w/Nathan Madenwald & Brien Kiser 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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Norman's New Recycling Program w/Brandon McClendon & Chris Mattingly 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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Norman's New Assistant City Manager w/Shannon Stevenson Jul 24, 2024

The City of Norman's new Assistant City Manager, Shannon Stevenson, sits down with us for a brief discussion of her new job, where she comes from, and what she will be doing for the city!

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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The Community Development Block Grant Program w/Lisa Krieg Jun 17, 2024

Community Development Block Grant manager Lisa Krieg joins us in the studio this month to talk about her tenure with the City of Norman and some of the recent and upcoming projects she has been working on.

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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The Future of Water in Norman w/Kyle Arthur, John Harrington, & Nathan Madenwald May 13, 2024

We are joined this month by Kyle Arthur of the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District, John Harrington of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, and Nathan Madenwald, City of Norman Utilities Engineer. The group sits down to talk about the status and future of water in Norman, including Lake Thunderbird and our aquifer.

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's Summer 2024 Parks & Rec Preview w/Mitchell Richardson Apr 11, 2024

Interim Recreation Manager Mitchell Richardson joins us this month to talk about all of the amazing events and activities in store for Norman residents this Summer!

Form 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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Visit Norman w/Stefanie Brickman Mar 07, 2024

Visit Norman's Director of Marketing and Communications, Stefanie Brickman, sits down with us to talk about Visit Norman's efforts to increase tourism and visitability in Norman, and previews some of the amazing events coming up through the Spring and Summer months!

For more information about Visit Norman, go to www.visitnorman.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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The Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability w/Michele Loudenback Feb 14, 2024

Michele Loudenback, manager of the City of Norman's Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability (DOERS), joins us today to talk about all the ways the City is working to better and maintain our environment for generations to come

For more info on the Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/utilities/environmental-services

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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The City Clerk Office w/Brenda Hall Jan 11, 2024

City Clerk Brenda Hall joins us this month to talk all the fine points and duties of this vital office.

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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Information Technology w/Tim Powers Dec 19, 2023

On this episode we are joined by IT Director Tim Powers to discuss all things cyber security and information technology at the City of Norman.

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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The Norman Fire Department w/Travis King & Matthew Elliot Nov 20, 2023

On this episode we are joined by Fire Chief Travis King and Fire Marshal Matthew Elliot to talk about all things Norman Fire 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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AIM Norman w/Amy Haas & Jane Hudson Oct 17, 2023

We are joined this episode by Amy Haas from RDG Planning & Development and City of Norman Planning & Development Director Jane Hudson to talk to about AIM Norman, the City of Norman's comprehensive planning and development strategy that has just been kicked off.

For more information about AIM Norman, visit www.AIMNorman.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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Public Transportation w/Taylor Johnson & Stephen Tyler Holman Sep 12, 2023

On this episode, Transit & Parking Program Manager Taylor Johnson and Ward 7 City Council Member Stephen Tyler Holman join us to talk all things public and regional transportation in the City of Norman.

For more information about Norman Public Transportation, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/public-works-department/transit-and-parking

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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The City Manager w/Darrel Pyle Aug 25, 2023

City Manager Darrel Pyle sits down to talk about his journey to becoming the City Manager of the City of Norman, his relationship with the City Council, and what exactly his responsibilities are.

For more information about the office of the City Manager, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/city-manager

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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Code Enforcement w/Kelvin Winter & Janita Hatley Jul 06, 2023

We are joined in this episode by Code Compliance Supervisor Kelvin Winter and Code Compliance Inspector Janita Hatley. They talk about the role of code enforcement in city planning and it's importance in keeping residents safe.

For more information about the City of Norman Code Compliance Division, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/planning-and-community-development/code-compliance

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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Public Works w/Shawn O’Leary & Scott Sturtz 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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The Budget Process w/Anthony Francisco & Kim Coffman 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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Norman’s Water Supply w/Chris Mattingly & Nathan Madenwald 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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Emergency Communications w/Police Chief Kevin Foster & Russell Anderson 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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Small Business Saturday w/Sara Kaplan & Scott Martin 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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Municipal Court & The Dispute Mediation Program w/Ronda Guerrero & Bill Scanlon 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 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 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

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August 2022 Special Election w/Kathryn Walker 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

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The Juneteenth Festival w/Kendall Hendricks 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

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The Diversity Roundtable w/Cinthya Allen May 12, 2022

On this inaugural episode of On West Gray, City of Norman Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Vrska sits down with Chief Diversity & Equity Officer Cinthya Allen to talk about the upcoming Diversity Roundtable committee.

For more information about Norman's Office of Diversity of Equity, visit https://bit.ly/NormanDiversityandEquity

For more information and to apply to the Diversity Roundtable, visit https://bit.ly/NormanDiversityRoundtable

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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