Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cleveland County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in parks rec with medium priority
Fitness equipment reallocation
Two lightly-used donated ellipticals go to the Health Department, and the county gym gets a stair stepper employees have wanted for months.
Aluminum accessibility ramp grant program
A $15,000 grant will fund aluminum ramps (about $900 each installed) for mobility-challenged residents 50 and older. Applications are open online, first come first served.
Fairgrounds event coordinator position
The board created a new part-time event coordinator job for the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, paid for within the existing FY2026-2027 budget. It should help the fairgrounds run more events without new budget dollars.
New community stage building for the City of Noble
The county is funding and building a 40'x20' three-sided metal stage building with a concrete pad and sliding barn door for the City of Noble, using ARPA project funds. It gives the city a dedicated structure for public events and performances.
Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program grant application
The county is applying for a $500,000 federal grant to keep expanding the Walk, Bike, and Skate Program, which helps residents access fresh food and stay active. If awarded, it continues a nutrition and healthy-living program for the community.
Walk, Bike, and Skate Program expansion
The county planned to apply for a $500,000 Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program grant to expand and continue the Walk, Bike, and Skate Program — a healthy-food and active-living effort.
New fairgrounds event building operations
The new event building is booking heavily — comic-con, art sales, trade shows — but needs added staff, utilities, a street sweeper, irrigation, and parking lot lighting, driving the fairgrounds budget up.