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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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-depar...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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/m...

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

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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

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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

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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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