The Sallisaw Youth and Recreation Commission consists of 5 members, each appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners including the mayor. Their term coincides with the terms of office of their appointing commissioner. The purpose of this commission is to gather information, ideas, conduct research, develop advertising and promotional programs and materials for youth activities and your recreational facilities. They submit their findings and suggestions along with proposed budgets to the Board of City Commissioners.

Monthly Meetings:  First Monday of each Month at 6:30 p.m.

                        Meeting Location:  111 N. Elm Street, City Council Chambers

For more information, please contact City Hall at 918-775-6241

Mission Statement

The Sallisaw Youth & Recreation Commission will provide a comprehensive development of recreational and youth activities dedicated to inspire the social, physical and educational growth and development for the youth of our community.  It is our intention to impact and enhance the lives of our youth programs, facilities and meaningful activities.

                                                                                 Adopted: May 7, 2007

Hotel / Motel Tax Collection:  The City of Sallisaw Hotel/Motel tax is an excise tax of 5% levied on the gross proceeds or gross receipts of rents received from occupancy of hotel rooms within the city.  These funds are dedicated to youth activities and youth recreational facilities.