On West Gray

This month we sit down with Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald and Billing Supervisor Shelley Couser to discuss the launch of the new MyUtility Customer Portal for Norman residents in June 2026. The portal – the final phase of Norman’s Meter Infrastructure Program – will allow water customers greater access and control of their consumption, along with the ability to set personalized notifications. Learn more at https://www.normanok.gov/MyUtilityPortal For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

This month we are joined Norman's Historic Preservation Officer, Anais Starr. Anais is here to talk about Norman's historic preservation efforts and Norman's various historic districts! For more information about the City of Norman's Historic Districts and Historic District Commission, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/planning-and-community-development/planning-and-zoning/boards-and-3 For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

On April 7th, Norman voters will have the opportunity to head to the polls to vote on 5 different propositions. These propositions cover City Charter changes, road maintenance and improvements, Norman's guest tax, and a potential homeless shelter. This month, we have brought on a series guests (Scott Sturtz, Public Works Director; Jason Olsen, Parks & Rec Director; Kathryn Walker, Assistant City Attorney; Anthony Purinton, Assistant City Attorney) to talk about each of these propositions and break down exactly what residents will be voting on. For more information on all of the propositions, www.NormanOK.gov/5Props For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

To kick off this new year on the podcast we have Mitchell Richardson and Jeff Moody from the Norman Parks & Rec Department to talk about one of Norman's biggest annual events, The Daddy Daughter Dance! After that, we go into a preview of many of the fun events Parks & Rec has in store for 2026. For more information Norman Parks & Rec, visit www.NormanParks.com For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

OBI's Executive Director of the Oklahoma City Region, Jake Cleveland, joins us this month to talk about Our Blood Institute and it's connection to the Norman community and Oklahoma at large! Fore information about Our Blood Institute, visit OurBloodInstitute.org For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

This month's episode we have several interviews, including ones with Comms Director Tiffany Vrska, Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman, and a pair of our City Council members, all talking about the City of Norman's Citizen's Academy program! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

This month brings a new refresh to On West Gray! Bryce Holland takes over as host and welcomes Leslie Nottingham, Executive Director of the Norman Arts Council, to talk about the NAC and everything it does for our community. For more information on the Norman Arts Council, visit www.NormanArts.org For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Stephen Tyler Holman was elected as the latest Mayor of Norman in February 2025, and officially took office in July. This month, Mayor Holman joins us to talk about his journey in the Norman City Council, what he sees for the future of Norman, and the challenges he will have to face. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

On this month's episode, Producer and Editor Bryce Holland fills in for Tiffany and welcomes Jason Olsen, Norman Parks & Rec Director, and Rick Parish, Westwood Golf Course PGA Professional, to talk about the Westwood Master Plan and more exciting things coming to Norman's parks in the future! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Public Works Director Scott Sturtz and Streets Program Manager Joseph Hill join us this month to talk about the latest happenings in the Public Works Department and what citizens can expect for the future. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

This month, we are talking about one of Norman's favorite annual events: the Norman Music Festival! We are joined by Shari Jackson, Executive Director of the Norman Music Alliance, and Quentin Bomgardner, board member emeritus of the Norman Music Festival and one it's founders, to talk about its past, present, and future. The festival runs April 24-26 this year, and the City of Norman is a proud of this unique and incredible event through funding support and in-kind services. For more information of the Norman Music Festival, visit https://normanmusicfestival.com/ For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

On this month's episode, we are joined Mark Fox, Meterologist-in-Charge for the National Weather Service in Norman, and James Hocker, OK-First Program Manager for the Oklahoma Mesonet. They talk about the work of their agencies and others at the National Weather Center here in Norman, how they work tirelessly to keep us safe and weather aware. For more information on the National Weather Center, visit https://www.ou.edu/nwc For more information on the National Weather Service, visit https://www.weather.gov/oun/ For more information on the Oklahoma Mesonet, visit https://www.mesonet.org/   For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

On this month's episode we are joined by Norman Parks & Rec Director Jason Olsen, YFAC Athletic Operations Supervisor Kellen McCoy, and Rayford Young of The Trae Young Family Foundation to talk about the Young Family Athletic Center's first year of operation! The Young Family Athletic Center is a state-of-the-art sports and recreation complex in Norman that was voter-approved through the Norman Forward initiative. For more information about about the YFAC, visit www.YFAC.com For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Stormwater Program Manager Jason Murphy joins us this month to talk about the City of Norman's Stormwater Division and all the work they do to help safeguard our water supply and maintain our stormwater infrastructure. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Special Event Coordinator Jeff Moody and Recreation Manager Mitchell Richardson join us in studio this month to give us the lowdown on changes to Norman's annual WinterFest celebration! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Major Chad Vincent & Lt. Deny Oesterling of the Norman Police Department's Community Policing division join us this month to talk about Community Policing initiatives and give people some safety tips heading into the holiday season For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Michelle Chao, Environmental Program Supervisor, and Katrina Boteler, Environmental Compliance Specialist, join us this month to talk about environmental sustainability in Norman, and all the ways our citizens can participate in it! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

On this weeks episode, we talk with City of Norman Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald and Brien Kiser of Utiliuse about Norman's new Meter Infrastructure Program. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Recycling Program Manager Brand McClendon and Utilities Director Chris Mattingly sit down with us to talk about the changes and improvements coming to Norman's Recycling Program. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

The City of Norman's new Assistant City Manager, Shannon Stevenson, sits down with us for a brief discussion of her new job, where she comes from, and what she will be doing for the city! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Community Development Block Grant manager Lisa Krieg joins us in the studio this month to talk about her tenure with the City of Norman and some of the recent and upcoming projects she has been working on. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

We are joined this month by Kyle Arthur of the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District, John Harrington of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, and Nathan Madenwald, City of Norman Utilities Engineer. The group sits down to talk about the status and future of water in Norman, including Lake Thunderbird and our aquifer. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Interim Recreation Manager Mitchell Richardson joins us this month to talk about all of the amazing events and activities in store for Norman residents this Summer! Form more information about Norman Parks & Rec, visit www.NormanParks.com For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Visit Norman's Director of Marketing and Communications, Stefanie Brickman, sits down with us to talk about Visit Norman's efforts to increase tourism and visitability in Norman, and previews some of the amazing events coming up through the Spring and Summer months! For more information about Visit Norman, go to www.visitnorman.com/ For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Michele Loudenback, manager of the City of Norman's Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability (DOERS), joins us today to talk about all the ways the City is working to better and maintain our environment for generations to come For more info on the Division of Environmental Resilience & Sustainability, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/utilities/environmental-services For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

City Clerk Brenda Hall joins us this month to talk all the fine points and duties of this vital office. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

On this episode we are joined by IT Director Tim Powers to discuss all things cyber security and information technology at the City of Norman. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

On this episode we are joined by Fire Chief Travis King and Fire Marshal Matthew Elliot to talk about all things Norman Fire Department! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

We are joined this episode by Amy Haas from RDG Planning & Development and City of Norman Planning & Development Director Jane Hudson to talk to about AIM Norman, the City of Norman's comprehensive planning and development strategy that has just been kicked off. For more information about AIM Norman, visit www.AIMNorman.com For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

On this episode, Transit & Parking Program Manager Taylor Johnson and Ward 7 City Council Member Stephen Tyler Holman join us to talk all things public and regional transportation in the City of Norman. For more information about Norman Public Transportation, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/public-works-department/transit-and-parking For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

City Manager Darrel Pyle sits down to talk about his journey to becoming the City Manager of the City of Norman, his relationship with the City Council, and what exactly his responsibilities are.  For more information about the office of the City Manager, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/city-manager For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

We are joined in this episode by Code Compliance Supervisor Kelvin Winter and Code Compliance Inspector Janita Hatley. They talk about the role of code enforcement in city planning and it's importance in keeping residents safe. For more information about the City of Norman Code Compliance Division, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/planning-and-community-development/code-compliance For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

In this episode, we are joined by Public Works Director Shawn O'Leary and City Engineer Scott Sturtz. They talk about the current state of infrastructure in the City of Norman, as well as the various programs, projects, and initiatives currently underway in the Public Works department. For more information about the City of Norman Public Works Department, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/public-works-department For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

It's Budget season at the City of Norman, and for this episode we are joined by Finance Director Anthony Francisco and Budget Manager Kim Coffman to talk all the fine points of the City's financial and budgeting process. For more information about the City of Norman Finance Department, visit https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/finance For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

On this latest episode, we are joined by Utilities Director Chris Mattingly and Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald. The panel talks about the intricacies of Norman's water supply and distribution system, as well as discussing new federal mandates related to lead & copper lines in Norman that go into effect in 2024, and a pending utility rate election in June. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

Norman Police Chief Kevin Foster and Communications Systems Manager Russell Anderson join the show to talk about the importance of the Emergency Communications division and invite people to the groundbreaking for the forthcoming new Norman Emergency Communications Center. For more information about jobs with the Norman Police Department, visit www.NewNormanCops.com For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

City of Norman Retail Marketing Coordinator Sara Kaplan and Norman Chamber of Commerce President Scott Martin sit down to talk about the upcoming 2022 edition of Small Business Saturday, and all the economic benefits it brings to the City of Norman.   For more information about the Norman Chamber of Commerce, visit www.NormanChamber.com For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

City of Norman Municipal Court Administrator Ronda Guerrero and former City Councilmember (and current court mediator) Bill Scanlon sit down to talk about the ins-and-outs of Municipal Court and spotlight the unique Dispute Mediation and Early Settlement Program that they have pioneered in the state of Oklahoma. For more information on the City of Norman Municipal Court, visit https://www.NormanOK.gov/your-government/departments/municipal-court For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

City of Norman Parks & Rec Director Jason Olsen sits down to talk about all the different things that have been going on in the Parks department over the summer, and previews new projects people can expect to enjoy in the near future. For more information about Norman Parks & Rec, visit www.NormanParks.com For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to [email protected] Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

Mayor Larry Heikkila sits down to talk about his recent election, his leadership philosophy, his vision for Norman, and what people can expect from the City Council this term. For more information about the upcoming election, including important dates, links, and an in-depth video presentation on the propositions, visit www.NormanOK.gov/special-election-august-2022 For more information about the city of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be sent to [email protected] Visit all of our social media sites: Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube  

Norman City Attorney Kathryn Walker joins the podcast this month to talk about the upcoming Charter Amendments Special Election. She breaks down each proposition and gives a little bit of history about the charter amendment process. For more information about the upcoming election, including important dates, links, and an in-depth video presentation on the propositions, visit www.NormanOK.gov/special-election-august-2022 For more information about the city of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be sent to [email protected] Visit all of our social media sites: Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube  

Community volunteer Kendall Hendricks joins us to talk about the Norman's upcoming Juneteenth Festival, the history of the holiday, and his hopes for the future of our community. For more information about programs and services at the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments on the podcast can be sent to [email protected] Visit all of our social media sites: Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube

On this inaugural episode of On West Gray, City of Norman Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Vrska sits down with Chief Diversity & Equity Officer Cinthya Allen to talk about the upcoming Diversity Roundtable committee. For more information about Norman's Office of Diversity of Equity, visit https://bit.ly/NormanDiversityandEquity For more information and to apply to the Diversity Roundtable, visit https://bit.ly/NormanDiversityRoundtable For more information about programs and services at the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments on the podcast can be sent to [email protected] Visit all of our social media sites: Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook Vimeo YouTube