Today, Mayor Monroe Nichols signed an executive order announcing the establishment of the Tulsa Sustainability Task Force to help create a more sustainable, resilient, and economically efficient city.  

Mayor Nichols was joined by District 4 City Councilor Laura Bellis and other community leaders for the announcement.

"To build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Tulsa, we can all do our part to create a more sustainable and equitable city for future generations," Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said. "The work of this task force will be instrumental in our efforts to implement key sustainability elements already established in Tulsa's comprehensive plan, planitulsa, and discover additional best practices from across the country on how cities prioritize sustainability. I look forward to seeing this work come to fruition in the coming months and the positive impact it will have on our city."  

As the City works to achieve these goals, the task force will be researching a wide range of sustainable factors that can be improved or implemented in Tulsa.

"Part of being a resilient city is being proactively prepared in the face of extreme weather events and ensuring the preservation of our natural resources," said District 4 City Councilor Laura Bellis. "The formation of a task force to focus on sustainability will help us achieve these goals across sectors. Most importantly, this impacts community members, and our whole city's health relies on ensuring that people live in safe and sustainable communities. I'm proud to be part of this important effort and look forward to continuing this critical work."

The Executive Order establishes the Tulsa Sustainability Task Force, which will include 15 members appointed by the Mayor. Representatives will include:

As part of its efforts, the task force will conduct a comprehensive review of the planitulsa comprehensive plan and evaluate elements of the plan for immediate and long-term implementation. It will also work to identify funding sources for implementation including grants, public-private partnerships, and federal programs.

The task force will also research other cities and communities who are leading the way for sustainability initiatives and determine what programs, initiatives and opportunities would be successful in Tulsa.

Within six months, the task force will submit an initial report to the Mayor and City Council and a final report within one year that details actionable strategies and a roadmap for implementation.

To see more about Mayor Nichols’ core goals, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/mayor.