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

↓ 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 →

↓ One elected from each of 9 districts

City Council →

Sets laws & approves spending

District 1Vanessa Hall-HarperDistrict 2Anthony ArchieDistrict 3Jackie DuttonDistrict 4Laura BellisDistrict 5Karen GilbertDistrict 6Christian BengelDistrict 7Lori Decter WrightDistrict 8Phil Lakin, Jr.District 9Carol Bush

Votes 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.

City partners

PartnerTulsa / TAEO & public-private partnerships →
Tulsa ↔ INCOG: regional planning & shared services →
Who runs utilities, housing & public assets →

Leadership checked September 24, 2026. Photos link to profiles.
Sources & photos: Tulsa City Council · Council roster · Mayor’s office.

Explore departments & how decisions happen →

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.

1849 records · Greater Tulsa