Overview: Broken Arrow is Oklahoma’s fourth-largest city and Tulsa’s largest suburb, with an estimated population of 100,073 in 2011. It is also one of the state's fastest-growing cities, adding more than 25,000 residents and a slew of big-box retailers since 2000.

Known for quiet suburban life and short commutes to Tulsa, Broken Arrow has been named by national publications as one of the best 100 places to live, one of the 10 best places for families, one of the 25 safest cities in America and one of the most affordable suburbs in the south.

A downtown revitalization effort that began in 2005 has aimed to create an arts and entertainment district centered on the city’s Main Street, and several new restaurants, a historical museum and a performing arts center have headlined the recent downtown improvements.


Contact Broken Arrow Staff Writer Zack Stoycoff
zack.stoycoff@tulsaworld.com
918-581-8486
Headlines
In-school DUI court shows Broken Arrow students real-life impact In-school DUI court shows Broken Arrow students real-life impact   2/9/2013

A gymnasium full of South Intermediate High School 10th-graders sat stone silent Friday as a police officer handcuffed two young men and hauled them off to jail.

Police seek man in Broken Arrow armed robbery Police seek man in Broken Arrow armed robbery   1/28/2013

Authorities have released a sketch of a man suspected of robbing a Broken Arrow business last week.

BA emergency med services leader steps down BA emergency med services leader steps down   1/28/2013

The Broken Arrow Fire Department served about 40,000 fewer people when Matthew Warren took over as its emergency medical services director in 1988.

Jury foreman's actions lead to mistrial in BA robbery case Jury foreman's actions lead to mistrial in BA robbery case   1/26/2013

A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in a case that deals with what a prosecutor called a “remarkably sophisticated takeover robbery” at a Broken Arrow Radio Shack.

Broken Arrow water violation reported   1/19/2013

The city's drinking water violated federal standards last year for one of two chlorine byproducts that spiked in the spring, according to data released this week.

Broken Arrow to adopt 'personal budget' process under new city manager Broken Arrow to adopt 'personal budget' process under new city manager   1/17/2013

City Manager Thom Moton believes that city budgets should be like personal ones - plan for what you will have, not what you want.

Broken Arrow moves to condemn property needed for Hillside Drive Broken Arrow moves to condemn property needed for Hillside Drive   1/16/2013

The City Council voted Tuesday to begin condemning the final property standing in the way of a planned highway frontage road.

Broken Arrow moves ahead on acquiring land for road extension Broken Arrow moves ahead on acquiring land for road extension   1/15/2013

The City Council voted Tuesday to begin condemning the final property that will connect noncontiguous sections of Hillside Drive, the road serving the Bass Pro Shops development on the north side of the Broken Arrow Expressway.

Museum taking shape Museum taking shape   1/14/2013

The torn-out, wood-paneled walls and naked floors of what will become downtown Broken Arrow's newest museum are hidden evidence of months of ongoing renovation work.

Broken Arrow police say shoplifter abandoned child Broken Arrow police say shoplifter abandoned child   1/15/2013

Police say a shoplifter left a sleeping child in a shopping basket when she fled from store security officers.

City officials

Mayor Craig Thurmond, Ward 2
Office: 918-259-8419
cthurmond@brokenarrowok.gov

Vice Mayor Richard Carter, Ward 1
Office: 918-259-8419
rcarter@brokenarrowok.gov

Mike Lester, Ward 3
Office: 918-259-8419
mlester@brokenarrowok.gov

Jill Norman, Ward 4
Office: 918-259-8419
jnorman@brokenarrowok.gov

Johnnie Parks, At-Large
Office: 259-8419
jparks@brokenarrowok.gov

Map of Broken Arrow City Council wards

Emergency contacts

Police Department
918-259-8400

Police Chief David Boggs
918-259-8400 ext. 8394
dboggs@brokenarrowok.gov

Fire Department
918-259-8360

Fire Chief Jeff VanDolah
918-259-2400 ext. 6353
jvandolah@brokenarrowok.gov
Other contacts

Mary Bryce, City Clerk
918-259-2400 ext. 5421
lbryce@brokenarrowok.gov

Michael Skates, Development Services Director
918-259-2400 ext. 5426
mskates@brokenarrowok.gov

Lee Zirk, General Services Director
918-259-7000
lzirk@brokenarrowok.gov

Scott Esmond, Parks Director
918-259-7000 ext. 7440
sesmond@brokenarrowok.gov

Beth Anne Wilkening, City Attorney
918-259-2400 ext. 5425
bawilkening@brokenarrowok.gov

Steve Arant, Streets and Stormwater Director
918-259-7000
sarant@brokenarrowok.gov

Paul Rhodes, Utilities Director
918-259-7000
prhodes@brokenarrowok.gov




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