Kris Wyatt, Bristow Mayor

10/30/2026

Next City Council, Municipal and Hospital Authority meetings are Monday, November 2, at 7pm.

10/29/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

Bristow residents who care about the future of our community are encouraged to consider serving in local government.

Several offices will be on the ballot in the February 9, 2027, election, including the office of Mayor, four City Council seats - one representing each ward - and an additional Ward 4 seat for an unexpired term.

The candidate filing period is December 7-9, 2026.

Under the Bristow City Charter, candidates for Mayor or City Council must meet applicable qualifications established by the Charter and Oklahoma law. Requirements generally include being a qualified elector of the City of Bristow, meeting the applicable residency requirements, and remaining eligible to serve throughout the term of office.

Generally, candidates for Mayor must have resided within the City of Bristow for at least one year immediately preceding the election. Candidates for City Council must generally have resided within the ward they seek to represent for at least six months immediately preceding the election. Candidates for the Ward 4 unexpired-term seat should confirm the applicable residency requirement before filing.

A qualified elector is generally a person who is a United States citizen, at least 18 years old, registered to vote in Oklahoma, residing within the applicable election jurisdiction, and not legally disqualified from voting. Additional eligibility, residency, and filing requirements may apply.

Residents interested in serving are encouraged to verify their voter-registration status and confirm all applicable requirements with the Creek County Election Board or Bristow City Hall before filing.

For more information, contact:

Creek County Election Board: 918-224-3529

Bristow City Hall: 918-367-2237

Email: [email protected]

Serving in local government is an opportunity to help shape Bristow’s future. It also requires responsibility, hard work, and a willingness to listen to and work with others.

Local government matters, and our community benefits when residents are willing to get involved.

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10/19/2026

Next City Council, Municipal and Hospital Authority meetings are Monday, October 19 at 7pm.

10/12/2026

Here is a refresher on the City of Bristow abatement process.

Tall grass and weeds, trash and debris, and dilapidated buildings affect entire neighborhoods. Bristow has a process for addressing these problems, and I want residents to understand how it works.

Our Code Enforcer prioritizes properties reported by residents. Before issuing a citation or abatement order, the City must research ownership and follow required procedures.

Property owners are given a specific amount of time to correct the problem before the City can step in.

At the time of this writing, 28 properties are in some stage of the abatement process. Because each case involves specific steps and deadlines, progress may not be immediately visible. What looks like inaction may actually be the City working through the required process.

Compliance is the goal. Property owners are encouraged to correct violations within the time allowed. Paying someone to mow an overgrown yard or clean up a property is likely to cost far less than a citation with court costs or having the City perform the work and bill the owner.

If an owner fails to correct a violation, the City can mow overgrown grass, remove debris, or tear down a dilapidated structure when authorized. The cost is billed to the owner, and a lien may be placed on the property if the bill remains unpaid.

Unfortunately, the City rarely recovers these costs. That means taxpayer-funded employees, equipment, and resources are used to correct problems property owners were given an opportunity to address themselves. Crews assigned to these jobs are also unavailable for other duties, including mowing City property, repairing streets, and completing routine maintenance.

Property abatement does not transfer ownership to the City. The property remains the owner's property, even when a lien is placed against it.

The goal is to protect neighborhoods, address safety concerns, and apply our rules fairly. If you see a property that needs attention, please report it to the City. Your reports help our Code Enforcer identify and prioritize problems, even when the process takes time.

Keeping Bristow clean, safe, and attractive is a shared responsibility. Thank you to everyone who helps care for our community.

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10/06/2026

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

For Immediate Release

Contact: Skylar McElhaney, [email protected]

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has no reason to believe Bristow’s drinking water is unsafe. DEQ staff recently visited Bristow to inspect the town’s drinking water wells and talk to local officials. Based on the inspection, DEQ found no indication of a drinking water safety concern in Bristow.
This notification follows concerns raised after a boil order was recently issued for the Town of Slick, which purchases water from Bristow. DEQ understands that a boil order in a neighboring community can raise questions for residents who receive water from the same system.
All public water supply systems in Oklahoma are required to routinely monitor water for a variety of potential contaminants and other indicators to help ensure drinking water meets state and federal health-based standards. These monitoring requirements are an important part of protecting public health and ensuring Oklahomans have access to safe, reliable drinking water.
At this time, the boil order for the Town of Slick remains in effect. However, DEQ has not issued any drinking water advisories or precautions for Bristow, as the agency has no reason to believe Bristow’s drinking water is unsafe. If any information becomes available which would necessitate an alert for the Bristow drinking water system, DEQ will ensure the public is notified.

10/05/2026

Next City Council, Municipal and Hospital Authority meetings are tomorrow, October 5 at 7pm.

10/04/2026

Please be aware that the positive e. Coli water test result was for Slick only. Bristow water is not affected.

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10/02/2026

I want to address the recent report involving Bristow Police Sergeant Randall Trent Bray.

When this matter was reported, Police Chief Kevin Webster notified me first thing that morning when I arrived at the office. I was advised that the matter had already been addressed promptly, including contact with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), and that Sergeant Bray had been suspended before I was contacted.

Chief Webster advised me that he was contacted at approximately 5:30 a.m. and was at the police station, along with the department investigator and command staff, by approximately 6:00 a.m.

To further protect the citizens of Bristow and maintain the integrity of the investigation, Sergeant Bray was suspended that afternoon. As part of that action, his badge, department-issued fi****ms, department vehicle, and law enforcement credentials were taken from him.

A thorough investigation was then initiated by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). That investigation was completed last week and resulted in an arrest warrant being issued.

Because this is an active criminal matter, there are limits on what I can appropriately discuss. I will not comment on the specific allegations or evidence involved. Those matters belong within the investigative and judicial processes.

What I can say is that the City takes allegations of this nature seriously. The appropriate authorities were contacted, immediate action was taken, and the investigation was allowed to proceed through the proper channels.

As Mayor, I believe it is important that we allow that process to work and respect the rights of everyone involved while this case moves forward.

Mayor Kris Wyatt
City of Bristow

10/02/2026

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🚲🛴 NEW RULES FOR BICYCLES, E-BIKES & MOTORIZED SCOOTERS!

Bristow has updated its rules to help keep cyclists, scooter riders, drivers, and pedestrians safe. Be sure to follow traffic signs, ride to the right, use bike lanes when available, yield to pedestrians, use proper lights/reflectors, and follow helmet and age requirements.

⚠️ Violations may result in impoundment for up to 10 days and/or a fine of up to $200 plus applicable fees and costs.

Please take a few minutes to learn the new rules and share the road!

Want to read the entire new ordinance? Click the link.
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09/27/2026

All of the expenses on the City Council Special Meeting agenda are to be paid by ARPA funds. All of this has been discussed at the regular Hospital Authority meetings. Also, since taking over operations in February, St. Francis has paid a little over $10k rent per month