Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how OpenCity covers McAlester public meetings and civic data.
When does the McAlester City Council meet?
The City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 28 E. Washington Avenue.
How is McAlester governed?
McAlester has a council-manager government: a mayor and six ward council members elected to four-year terms, with a city manager.
Where can I find McAlester meeting agendas, minutes and video?
Since late 2025 agendas, packets, minutes and recordings are on the city's CivicClerk portal; earlier meetings were livestreamed on the city's YouTube channel.