Community Development
Community Development is responsible to the Board of Directors for activities and projects which lead towards improvement of the physical and environmental elements of the community so that it will become a better and more attractive place in which to live, work, shop, and invest.
Economic development is community development. When business grows, the community thrives. Community development is done through strategic partnership and innovative leadership. The Heart of Oklahoma Chamber works as the convener of strategic partners to create the plan for continued growth of the Heart of Oklahoma as well as ensures we have the leadership; we need tomorrow to ensure continued success of our community.
- Adopt a Boom (Firework Donations)
- Back 2 School Bash
- Halloween of the Heart
- Purcell Christmas Parade
- Walk the Trail Day
government
City of Purcell
The City of Purcell operates under a council-manager system of local government, with a five (5) -member governing body elected by the citizens of Purcell to handle legislative responsibilities such as setting policy, passing local ordinances, and approving operations, much like a corporate board of directors. Click here for Purcell's Charter.
The council then appoints a city manager to oversee the administrative operations, implement its policies, and provide expert advice. The manager plays a similar role to that of a CEO in a company, ensuring the smooth operation of the city's day-to-day activities and guiding its overall strategic direction. The City Council also appoints the City Treasurer, City Attorney and Municipal Judges.
A mayor and a vice mayor are selected by the Council from its members to preside at meetings, to sign Council approved documents and to singularly represent the Council at events. Council members also serve as Trustees of the Purcell Public Works Authority Trust (PPWA) that manages revenue operations of water, wastewater, electric and solid waste collection. PPWA also holds ownership of Purcell Municipal Hospital and the Purcell Golf Course.
Further, the members also perform the board of directors' duties for the Purcell Economic Development Authority.
Council Members are elected to serve three-year terms on the Council and Authority, rotating one or two members for election annually.
Who are your elected officals?
Graham Fishburn
City Mayor; Authority Chairman
James "Jay" Tate
City Council Member; Authority Trustee
Allen Eubanks
City Council Member; Authority Trustee
Greg Wheat
Council Member
Joe Franco
Council Member
Click here to view council agendas and meeting minutes.
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Contact Information
County Commissioner District 1
Glen Murray, 405.449.3355; PO Box 130, Wayne, OK 73095
County Commissioner District 2
Wilson Lyles, 405.527.2040; PO box 629, Purcell, OK, 73080
County Commissioner District 3
Terry Daniel; 405.485.3388, PO Box 1057, Blanchard, OK 73010
County Assessor
Kendal Sacchieri, 405-527-3520, 121 N 2nd, Suite 206, Purcell, OK 73080
County Clerk
Pam Beller; 405-527-3360; PO Box 629, Purcell, OK 73080; Physical: 121 N 2nd, Suite 303, Purcell, OK 73080
County Court Clerk
Kristel Gray; 405-527-3221; 121 N 2nd, Suite 231, Purcell, OK 73080
County Election Board
Karen Haley; 405-527-3121; 121 N 2nd, Suite 101, Purcell, OK 73080
County Treasurer
Teresa Jones; 405-527-3261; 121 North 2nd, Suite 318, Purcell, OK 73080-4233
District Attorney
405-527-6574
Emergency Management
Ron Johnson; 405-955-4600; 1930 South Green Avenue; Purcell, OK 73080
Floodplain Administration & Development Permits
405-955-4600
Local Emergency Planning Committee
405-955-4600
Sheriff
Administration Office 405-527-2141
OSU Extension Office
405-527-2174
They are now located in the McClain County Community Center next to the Fairgrounds/Expo Center. The address is 1721 Hardcastle Blvd., Purcell OK 73080.
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