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
Woman accused of leaving sleeping child at Walmart Woman accused of leaving sleeping child at Walmart   1/14/2013

Jacqueline Marie Washington, 51, of Tulsa was arrested by Broken Arrow police on complaints of caretaker neglect and petty larceny after the former conviction of a felony on Friday.

Three Broken Arrow officials join national committees Three Broken Arrow officials join national committees   1/9/2013

The city will have a louder voice this year in a national organization that lobbies the federal government on behalf of municipalities, local officials said Monday.

BA survey aims to gain opinions on downtown   1/5/2013

Prep work for the marketing campaign to attract visitors downtown continued Friday as officials released an online survey gauging perceptions and collecting wish lists for the area.

Broken Arrow sees surge in traffic deaths in 2012 Broken Arrow sees surge in traffic deaths in 2012   1/4/2013

More people died on Broken Arrow streets last year than in any year before as the city recorded an alarming increase in traffic crashes, police reported Thursday.

Broken Arrow's financial health improves, audit shows   1/4/2013

The city's financial health has improved as a result of increasing revenue and a higher net worth, a year-end audit found.

Charges filed in Christmas Day robbery of BA convenience store Charges filed in Christmas Day robbery of BA convenience store   1/3/2013

Martin Allen Crawford, 26, was charged in Tulsa County District Court with second-degree robbery in relation to a heist at the Kum & Go store at 2100 W. New Orleans (101st) St.

Broken Arrow man tried to suffocate, drug wife, Sheriff's Office says Broken Arrow man tried to suffocate, drug wife, Sheriff's Office says   1/3/2013

Travis Brian Neighbors, 38, is accused of handcuffing Darla Smith Neighbors, trying to force prescription pills into her mouth and attempting on multiple occasions to suffocate her.

Union's JROTC raising funds to march in inauguration parade Union's JROTC raising funds to march in inauguration parade   1/2/2013

The school’s Air Force Junior ROTC unit was notified over winter break that it had been selected to represent Oklahoma in the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Parade on Jan 21.

5-mile parade? Broken Arrow band rose to the occasion 5-mile parade? Broken Arrow band rose to the occasion   1/2/2013

The 5-mile route of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., can be harsh, especially if you're also playing an instrument or performing with a flag or rifle corps.

Broken Arrow man arrested in suspected DUI wreck Broken Arrow man arrested in suspected DUI wreck   1/1/2013

A Broken Arrow man charged in three drunken driving cases in recent years was arrested after a police officer saw him reportedly fleeing the scene of a fourth apparent alcohol-related wreck Saturday.

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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