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Major Chad Vincent & Lt. Deny Oesterling of the Norman Police Department's Community Policing division join us this month to talk about Community Policing initiatives and give people some safety tips heading into the holiday season 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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

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 Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube