The City of Norman Citizen's Academy

The Meter Infrastructure Program w/Nathan Madenwald & Shelley Couser

This month we sit down with Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald and Billing Supervisor Shelley Couser to discuss the launch of the new MyUtility Customer Portal for Norman residents in June 2026. The portal – the final phase of Norman’s Meter Infrastructure Program – will allow water customers greater access and control of their consumption, along with the ability to set personalized notifications. Learn more at https://www.normanok.gov/MyUtilityPortal [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.normanok.gov%2FMyUtilityPortal&data=05%7C02%7CBryce.Holland%40NormanOK.gov%7Cba99ad0c42324f5d33c408debce9b38f%7C2fb04033dde54e50944b0205f2fffa0c%7C0%7C0%7C639155909093820214%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Lps1pnY60IaA4UxbIPPWLujgYgDTlD6A38so9zdYH1Y%3D&reserved=0] For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov [http://www.NormanOK.gov] Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov [PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov] Twitter [https://twitter.com/cityofnormanok]- @cityofnormanok Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecityofnorman/]- @thecityofnorman Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cityofnormanok] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfNormanOK]

Norman's Historic Districts w/Anais Starr

This month we are joined Norman's Historic Preservation Officer, Anais Starr. Anais is here to talk about Norman's historic preservation efforts and Norman's various historic districts! For more information about the City of Norman's Historic Districts and Historic District Commission, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/planning-and-community-development/planning-and-zoning/boards-and-3 [https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/planning-and-community-development/planning-and-zoning/boards-and-3] For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov [http://www.NormanOK.gov] Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov [PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov] Twitter [https://twitter.com/cityofnormanok]- @cityofnormanok Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecityofnorman/]- @thecityofnorman Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cityofnormanok] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfNormanOK]

The 2026 Norman Proposition Vote

On April 7th, Norman voters will have the opportunity to head to the polls to vote on 5 different propositions. These propositions cover City Charter changes, road maintenance and improvements, Norman's guest tax, and a potential homeless shelter. This month, we have brought on a series guests (Scott Sturtz, Public Works Director; Jason Olsen, Parks & Rec Director; Kathryn Walker, Assistant City Attorney; Anthony Purinton, Assistant City Attorney) to talk about each of these propositions and break down exactly what residents will be voting on. For more information on all of the propositions, www.NormanOK.gov/5Props [https://www.normanok.gov/5Props] For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov [http://www.NormanOK.gov] Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov [PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov] Twitter [https://twitter.com/cityofnormanok]- @cityofnormanok Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecityofnorman/]- @thecityofnorman Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cityofnormanok] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfNormanOK]

The Daddy Daughter Dance & Parks & Rec 2026 Preview w/Mitchell Richardson & Jeff Moody

To kick off this new year on the podcast we have Mitchell Richardson and Jeff Moody from the Norman Parks & Rec Department to talk about one of Norman's biggest annual events, The Daddy Daughter Dance! After that, we go into a preview of many of the fun events Parks & Rec has in store for 2026. For more information Norman Parks & Rec, visit www.NormanParks.com [http://www.normanparks.com] For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov [http://www.NormanOK.gov] Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov [PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov] Twitter [https://twitter.com/cityofnormanok]- @cityofnormanok Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecityofnorman/]- @thecityofnorman Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cityofnormanok] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfNormanOK]

Our Blood Institute w/Jake Cleveland

OBI's Executive Director of the Oklahoma City Region, Jake Cleveland, joins us this month to talk about Our Blood Institute and it's connection to the Norman community and Oklahoma at large! Fore information about Our Blood Institute, visit OurBloodInstitute.org [https://ourbloodinstitute.org/] For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov [http://www.NormanOK.gov] Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov [PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov] Twitter [https://twitter.com/cityofnormanok]- @cityofnormanok Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thecityofnorman/]- @thecityofnorman Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/cityofnormanok] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/CityOfNormanOK]