Sallisaw NOW Awarded $2 Million FR-CARA Grant

The Sallisaw NOW Coalition has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services.

The purpose of the FR-CARA (First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act) grant is to deliver addiction and recovery training and supplies to first responders and other key community sectors in Sequoyah County.  The award is for $5...

City to Implement New Waste Disposal Programs

The Board of City Commissioners have approved a new curb side, bulk trash pickup program. At their September 9, 2019 board meeting, the Commission approved a new policy allowing city staff to make changes to waste services provided to the community.

With the recent purchase of a new grapple truck, the city will now bring back curb side pickup services, but on a more controlled basis.  The new program will also eliminate the free disposal by city residents at the city landfill.  The ...

Sallisaw NOW Awarded $1.5 Million Grant

The Sallisaw NOW Coalition was recently awarded the Partnerships for Success Grant. This project will serve youth ages of 9-20 in Sequoyah County, and totals $1.5 million over a 5 year span.

Sallisaw, A Proud Public Power Community

Local control, reliability, community service, investing in our community.

Did you know that the Sallisaw electric system provides revenue for crucial city services such as police, fire, streets and parks?  Every time a light comes on, you invest in your community.  

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City Adopts New Airport Ordinance

The Board of City Commissioners recently adopted changes to ordinances related to how the Sallisaw Municipal Airport is operated.

These changes are meant to clarify operations and to prepare for future expansion of the airport.

City Completes Purchase of Property for New Veterans Center

The City of Sallisaw has completed the purchase of over 90 acres of property west of U.S. Highway 59 South and south of Drake Road for the new Oklahoma Veterans Center.

Sallisaw, Oklahoma (July 1, 2019) –  The City of Sallisaw has completed the purchase of over 90 acres of property west of U.S. Highway 59 South and south of Drake Road for the new Oklahoma Veterans Center.  The purchase of the property w...