Mayor Monroe Nichols - Democratic Mayors

In his first State of the City Address, Mayor Monroe Nichols outlined a clear vision for a stronger, safer, and more inclusive Tulsa, highlighting the significant progress the city has made in addressing homelessness, affordable housing, public safety, and creating new opportunities for children, families, and workers.

Mayor Nichols underscored that addressing homelessness is one of the city’s most urgent priorities. He highlighted the launch of Safe Move Tulsa, a coordinated strategy that permanently closes encampments by moving residents into safe, stable housing rather than simply displacing them. The city is preparing to open Tulsa’s first true low-barrier shelter and has proposed a $30 million investment to expand shelter capacity, scale housing solutions, and strengthen outreach services.

The Mayor also detailed the city’s efforts to expand affordable housing by streamlining permitting, analyzing zoning codes, and enforcing compliance with city ordinances, making it easier to build homes at every price point. He highlighted the new Community Builder Pilot Program, the Housing Acceleration Team at City Hall, and the T-Town Home Catalog, which features pre-approved housing plans, all designed to accelerate construction and increase access to quality, affordable homes.

Mayor Nichols emphasized public safety and opportunity for families as central pillars of his administration. He noted the graduation of new police and fire academy classes, a fully staffed 911 center, and continued declines in crime driven by investments and community-focused strategies such as the youth curfew ordinance, new security measures, and Operation Ceasefire. He also highlighted the creation of the new Office of Children, Youth, and Families, as well as more than $1.7 billion in capital investment, which is fueling new housing, business growth, and revitalized neighborhoods across Tulsa.

Watch the Mayor’s full remarks here.

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