City Government
Missed the last City Council Meeting? Read a short recap here.
The City of Stillwater operates under a council-manager system. In this form of government, an elected city council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances and approving the city’s budget. The council appoints a city manager who implements the policies adopted by the council. Citizens are encouraged to be an active participant in local government.
- Mayor John Bartley, mayor@stillwater.org
- City Councilor Joe Weaver, councilorweaver@stillwater.org
- City Councilor Philip Pina, councilorpina@stillwater.org
- Vice Mayor Charles Hopkins, councilorhopkins@stillwater.org
- City Councilor Cody Scott, councilorscott@stillwater.org
Meeting Schedule
Council generally meets the first and third Mondays of the month in the Council Room at the Stillwater Municipal
Building, 723 S. Lewis, at 5:30 p.m. Most meetings are broadcast live on the
Stillwater government access channel (Suddenlink channel 23) and replayed throughout the week. Residents may also
view replays of the meetings online on the City of Stillwater's YouTube.com channel.
Citizen Participation
At council meetings, residents and other interested parties are entitled to speak on agenda items.
Download “Public Comment-Request to Speak at Meeting” form
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The agendas and minutes listed on this web site are provided as a service to our citizens. The official posting of the
agendas is located at the Stillwater Municipal Building (723 S. Lewis Street). Official Council minutes are kept in the
office of the City Clerk is located at Stillwater Municipal Building.
Citizen Boards and Commitees
The City of Stillwater encourages citizen participation on the boards and committees that provide guidance for our City.
For more information on how to be involved, contact the City Manager’s Office at 723 S. Lewis St. or by phone at
(405) 742-8209. To become a member of a board or committee, download an Application for Citizen Boards and Committees
Appointment and return it to the City Manager’s Office.
Municipal Elections
According to Charter of the City of Stillwater, part 1, article vi, filing for elections occurs the first
Monday through Wednesday in February. Primaries are the first Tuesday in March, and general elections occur
the first Tuesday in April. Elections are conducted by the Payne County Election Board. Download City Council Election Resolution
Documents
- City Code
- Organization Chart
- Citizen Boards and Committees
- Application for Citizen Boards and Committees Appointment
- Public Comment-Request to Speak at Meeting form