Chickasha
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Chickasha

Place

Territory

GEOID
4013950
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:ok/place:chickasha
POP
17,313 (2025)
CENTER
35.0409, -97.9474
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Chickasha

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Chickasha itself.

Chickasha City Council
1/9 seats recorded

Organization 13

Departments

  • The Animal Control Division and Animal Shelter (203 N Genevieve Drive) fall under the supervision of the Chickasha Police Department; shelter hours Tuesday-Saturday 1-4 p.m.

  • City airport with a 5,100-foot concrete runway and two turf runways, hangars, 24/7 self-service AvGas and Jet fuel, courtesy cars and a 24-hour terminal; overseen by the Chickasha Municipal Airport Authority.

  • Chickasha Municipal Court handles citations for municipal violations; located at 2001 W. Iowa Avenue. Open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m.

  • Public library at 527 Iowa Avenue offering library cards, catalog and digital resources, meeting rooms, and youth programs (storytime, book club, Lego club). Open Mon-Thu 9:30 am-7 pm, Fri 9:30 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm.

  • The City Clerk is the custodian of all records belonging to the city, keeps the record of City Council proceedings, and handles cemetery deeds, claims, business licenses and permits, and garage sale permits.

  • City Council Legislative

    The Chickasha City Council consists of eight Council Members (two from each of four wards) and a Mayor; it also serves as the board of the Chickasha Municipal Authority and the Chickasha Municipal Airport Authority.

  • The City Manager's Office is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Chickasha's city government, including managing the city's budget, departments and operations. The City Manager is appointed by, and reports to, the City Council.

  • The Office of Community Development plans and guides the orderly growth and development of Chickasha; it comprises Building Inspection, Planning and Zoning, Plan Review, Flood Plain Administration, and Code Compliance divisions.

  • Chickasha Fire / EMS provides fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials and technical rescue response, and paramedic-level ambulance service to central Grady County under contract with the Grady County EMS Board.

  • Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation

    Chickasha Parks and Recreation Department manages over 2,000 acres of park land including community centers, Chickasha Lake, Shannon Springs pool, splash pads, pavilions and the Sports Complex.

  • Chickasha Police Department, located at 2001 W Iowa Avenue, Chickasha, OK.

  • Public Works Public Works

    Public Works services include fleet maintenance, Fairlawn and Rose Hill cemeteries, street and storm drainage, the wastewater plant, line maintenance, and the water plant.

  • The Utility Billing department prepares utility bills for approximately 7,000 customers, managing water, sewer, sanitation and recycling billing and services; located on the first floor of City Hall, 117 N. 4th Street.

Services 12

  • Adopt a Pet from the Animal Shelter Animal Control
  • Airport Hangar Information and Rental Chickasha Municipal Airport (CHK)
  • Apply for a Building Permit (MyGov) Community Development
  • Facility Rental Application Parks & Recreation
  • Library Reading Challenges (Beanstack) Chickasha Public Library
  • Pay a Municipal Court Citation Online Chickasha Municipal Court
  • Request New or Changed Commercial Utility Service Utility Billing
  • Request New or Changed Residential Utility Service Utility Billing
  • Request Termination of Utility Services Utility Billing
  • Reserve a Park Facility Parks & Recreation
  • Search the Library Catalog Chickasha Public Library
  • Volunteer at the Animal Shelter Animal Control