Oklahoma City Council Meeting - July 21, 2026

The Oklahoma City Council held a joint meeting with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority on July 21, 2026, focusing heavily on affordable housing initiatives. The Housing Authority presented six new affordable housing projects totaling over 750 units, funded through a combination of MAPS funding, federal grants, private foundations, and other sources. Projects include permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals, rehabilitation of public housing, workforce housing, and mixed-use developments. The council unanimously approved a joint resolution supporting these projects. Additionally, the council discussed and approved various zoning ordinances, public art contracts, and infrastructure projects, including a $3.7 million multimodal trail funded partly by ACOG. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to updates on economic development policies, including amendments to the GOLD bond policies and affordable housing guidelines, emphasizing job creation, historic building renovation incentives, and a 20% cap on affordable housing incentives relative to project costs. The council also authorized the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust to incur indebtedness for wastewater projects. Public comments addressed concerns about surveillance technology contracts, homelessness, public safety, and community development. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community events and tributes to notable city figures.