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Town hall spotlights employees, announces Heart of the City fundraising and upcoming events
Summary
City leaders recognized employees and teams (traffic signal maintenance, animal welfare officer Shaylee Epps, and Donna McMurtry), reported Heart of the City raised $615,000, and promoted a staff 'Zoo Night' social event on May 7.
City Manager Craig Freeman used the town hall to recognize staff and teams for exemplary service, including the traffic signal maintenance crew for critical work on Christmas Eve, animal welfare officer Shaylee Epps for providing life-saving first aid at a crash scene, and Donna McMurtry for 33 years of service ahead of her retirement.
Freeman said Heart of the City fundraising totaled $615,000 this year, exceeding the campaign goal, and invited employees to the city 'Zoo Night' event on May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Attendees were encouraged to participate in employee recognition programs such as City’s Best and Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month and to nominate colleagues through internal channels.
Amy Madier and other leaders also highlighted workforce development initiatives, including an inaugural leadership program and an anticipated tuition partnership offering roughly 15% off online degrees through the University of Oklahoma for employees. Staff were invited to department spotlights—short presentations meant to increase cross-department understanding and visibility of services.
