↓ Elected citywide
Mayor →
Runs the city
Monroe Nichols IVView profile →Directs departments, carries out city laws and proposes the annual budget.
↓ Leads city administrationDepartments & daily services →
EARLY EDITION Directory updated · September 22, 2026
Subject directory
Government & civic life
Public offices, agencies, authorities, nonprofits and civic networks.
A field guide to City Hall
How Tulsa governs
Who decides. Who delivers. Who checks.
City of Tulsa · A strong mayor–council government. The broader Government directory also includes other jurisdictions.
Tulsa votersElect each of these offices independently
Monroe Nichols IVView profile →↓ One elected from each of 9 districts
City Council →
Sets laws & approves spending
District 1Vanessa Hall-Harper
District 2Anthony Archie
District 3Jackie Dutton
District 4Laura Bellis
District 5Karen Gilbert
District 6Christian Bengel
District 7Lori Decter Wright
District 8Phil Lakin, Jr.
District 9Carol BushVotes on city laws and the budget; confirms board appointments.
Find your council district ↗↓ Elected citywide
City Auditor →
Checks city operations
Nathan PickardView profile →Independently examines city operations, financial activity and safeguards.
↔ Independent oversightAudit work & findings ↗
Shared decisions
Mayor proposes a budget → Council approves spending. Mayor appoints board members → Council confirms. The auditor reviews city activity independently.
Office names and responsibilities come from Works Public. Department and partnership profiles link to their official sources. Each office lists its roster evidence date; dated records do not confirm current service. County connections do not determine which district represents your address.
2364 records · Greater Tulsa
Monroe Nichols IV
Mayor — City of Tulsa
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Tulsa has a strong mayor–council system. The mayor directs city operations and proposes the budget; nine district councilors adopt laws and approve the budget. An independently elected city auditor provides oversight. The mayor and auditor serve four-year terms; councilors serve two-year terms.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Vanessa Hall-Harper
City councilor · District 1 — Tulsa City Council
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Represents Tulsa’s District 1. Councilors vote on city ordinances and budgets, review city operations and confirm appointments to municipal authorities, boards and commissions. City streets, zoning and municipal services are distinct from county roads and state agency responsibilities.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Anthony Archie
City councilor · District 2 — Tulsa City Council
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Represents Tulsa’s District 2. Councilors vote on city ordinances and budgets, review city operations and confirm appointments to municipal authorities, boards and commissions. City streets, zoning and municipal services are distinct from county roads and state agency responsibilities.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Jackie Dutton
City councilor · District 3 — Tulsa City Council
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Represents Tulsa’s District 3. Councilors vote on city ordinances and budgets, review city operations and confirm appointments to municipal authorities, boards and commissions. City streets, zoning and municipal services are distinct from county roads and state agency responsibilities.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Laura Bellis
City councilor · District 4 — Tulsa City Council
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Represents Tulsa’s District 4. Councilors vote on city ordinances and budgets, review city operations and confirm appointments to municipal authorities, boards and commissions. City streets, zoning and municipal services are distinct from county roads and state agency responsibilities.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Karen Gilbert
City councilor · District 5 — Tulsa City Council
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Represents Tulsa’s District 5. Councilors vote on city ordinances and budgets, review city operations and confirm appointments to municipal authorities, boards and commissions. City streets, zoning and municipal services are distinct from county roads and state agency responsibilities.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Christian Bengel
City councilor · District 6 — Tulsa City Council
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Represents Tulsa’s District 6. Councilors vote on city ordinances and budgets, review city operations and confirm appointments to municipal authorities, boards and commissions. City streets, zoning and municipal services are distinct from county roads and state agency responsibilities.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Lori Decter Wright
City councilor · District 7 — Tulsa City Council
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Represents Tulsa’s District 7. Councilors vote on city ordinances and budgets, review city operations and confirm appointments to municipal authorities, boards and commissions. City streets, zoning and municipal services are distinct from county roads and state agency responsibilities.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Phil Lakin, Jr.
City councilor · District 8 — Tulsa City Council
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Represents Tulsa’s District 8. Councilors vote on city ordinances and budgets, review city operations and confirm appointments to municipal authorities, boards and commissions. City streets, zoning and municipal services are distinct from county roads and state agency responsibilities.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Carol Bush
City councilor · District 9 — Tulsa City Council
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Represents Tulsa’s District 9. Councilors vote on city ordinances and budgets, review city operations and confirm appointments to municipal authorities, boards and commissions. City streets, zoning and municipal services are distinct from county roads and state agency responsibilities.
Read profile, practical details & sources →211 Eastern Oklahoma
Information and referral service connecting people with local assistance programs. Tulsa Area United Way identifies 211 as a central entry point for finding help.
Program / information service · Role documented
Read profile, practical details & sources →36N / Envision Comanche
Housing redevelopment / neighborhood initiative.
Civic organization / program / public-use asset · Sponsor listing
Read profile, practical details & sources →A New Leaf
Listed coalition participant in A Way Home for Tulsa.
Service / civic organization — legal form not audited · Partner roster only
Read profile, practical details & sources →A Way Home for Tulsa
Countywide homelessness governance, coordination and funding process.
Cross-sector Continuum of Care coalition · Role documented
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A. Craig Abrahamson
Tulsa Authority for Economic Opportunity (TAEO) · Seat 02
Roster evidence · 2026-09-25
Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026
Listed by the official source for Seat 02 on Tulsa Authority for Economic Opportunity (TAEO). Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026.
Read profile, practical details & sources →A. Terry Cocon
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma · Member
Roster evidence · 2026-09-25
Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026
Listed by the official source for Member on Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026.
Read profile, practical details & sources →A.H. Chip McElroy
Tulsa Regional Chamber · Executive Committee · Vice Chair, Strategy & Performance · McElroy Manufacturing
Roster evidence · 2026-09-25
Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026
Listed by the official source for Executive Committee · Vice Chair, Strategy & Performance · McElroy Manufacturing on Tulsa Regional Chamber. Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026.
Read profile, practical details & sources →A.J. Hofland
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma · Member
Roster evidence · 2026-09-25
Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026
Listed by the official source for Member on Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma. Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Aaron Fowler
Tulsa Regional Chamber · Board of Directors · Roxtec
Roster evidence · 2026-09-25
Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026
Listed by the official source for Board of Directors · Roxtec on Tulsa Regional Chamber. Listed in official roster; checked September 25, 2026.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Aaron Reinhardt
State senator · District 37 — Oklahoma Senate
Roster evidence · 2026-09-16
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Considers laws and appropriations; serves constituents in the legislative district.
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