Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Broken Arrow public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in business jobs with medium priority
FCA Women's Championship and hotel stays
A women's professional golf tournament is coming to Indian Springs May 13-15, bringing 132 players from 20 countries and an estimated $500,000 in local spending. The tourism board approved up to $15,000 in hotel rebates to help land it.
Amphitheater opening and operator
The city's new amphitheater is expected to hit substantial completion around October 19, shifting from construction to hosting events in early October. Announcements about the operator, naming rights, and event logistics are coming in the next month or so.
South Broken Arrow hotel feasibility study
The city is spending about $7,000 on a consultant study to determine whether a hotel near the_rec Inners/Home Depot area of south Broken Arrow is viable. Sporting events at the Indian Springs complex are sending visitors to west Tulsa hotels instead.
Sister city partnership with Rincón de Romos, Mexico
The city formally partnered with Rincón de Romos, Aguascalientes, opening doors to student exchanges, business and tourism ties, and cultural connections with a community in Broken Arrow's fast-growing Hispanic population.
New Orleans Square overlay district review
The city manager will bring a resolution January 20 supporting Tulsa County's push for an $8 million+ federal hazard mitigation grant to finish the Garnett/91st-to-101st widening project, currently stalled pending federal review.
MOKA Conference for the Blind comes to Broken Arrow
The four-state regional conference for blind and visually impaired residents will hold its first Oklahoma event at Stony Creek May 26–28, with 100+ registrants. The board approved up to $2,500 in hotel room-night rebates to help land it.
Economic development project updates
The authority privately discussed a new economic development project code-named "Tucson 28," likely a business recruitment effort. Details remain confidential to protect negotiations.
Destination marketing RFP
The board voted to put tourism marketing services out to competitive bid, ending three years of automatic renewals with the current firm. The strategic plan calls for a true destination marketing company as tourism grows.
National Grange 160th Annual Convention hotel rebate
A national convention of roughly 400 Grange members wants Broken Arrow to host its 160th annual gathering in November, with a hotel rebate request of up to $40,000. The board tabled it to weigh the budget first, since one large event could consume most of the fiscal year 2027 rebate funds.