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Local Government in Oklahoma
How local government works in Oklahoma, the kinds of local government it has, and where to look for more. For your own county or city, browse Oklahoma’s Local Wiki pages below.
Each of Oklahoma's 77 counties is governed by a 3-member Board of County Commissioners, one elected per district, created directly by the state constitution. The board handles county administration, property, contracts, and budget as a combined legislative and executive body, and by law must meet at the county seat at least monthly. A resident would attend a commissioners' meeting for public business, and route open-records requests to the relevant county office.
Local government in Oklahoma
- County governments77
The main local government across most of the state.
Browse county pages - Cities, towns & villages587
Incorporated municipalities with their own elected council or board.
Browse city & town pages - School districts539
Independent school districts with their own elected boards. Listed on county pages where known.
- Special districts629
Single-purpose governments — fire, water, library, parks, housing, transit, and more.
Counts: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing. A consolidated city-county is counted once.
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