Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise renewal and August 25 election
Summary
The council approved a 20-year ONG franchise ordinance at 4% of gross receipts and called an August 25, 2026 special election so voters can approve or reject it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
ONG would pay the city 4% of gross receipts over 20 years if voters approve.
Tulsa voters, who get the final say on the natural gas franchise.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Council (Regular) - May 13, 2026
The council approved a 20-year ONG franchise ordinance at 4% of gross receipts and called an August 25, 2026 special election so voters can approve or reject it.
Council Public Works Committee - May 6, 2026
The city is moving toward an August 25 vote on renewing Oklahoma Natural Gas's franchise to use public rights-of-way. The resolution calling the election heads to the full Council next week.
Council (Regular) - May 6, 2026
ONG's franchise renewal sets a 4% rate on gross receipts and needs voter approval on August 25. The council held its required public hearing with no speakers.
Council Public Works Committee - Apr 29, 2026
Tulsa is renewing its Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise for 20 years at a 4% fee on gross receipts, with money flowing to a public ways fund for right-of-way maintenance. You'll get to vote on it August 25, 2026. New ADA standards mean ONG can't just dump gravel where it digs up sidewalks.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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