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Many people around the country will be looking to relocate to a different city and seeking a different lifestyle. If you are in that category, let me introduce you to Edmond , Oklahoma . It is a great city to work, live and play. Edmond has a strong economy, top schools, it's close to Oklahoma City , and the City has several job openings. Working for the City of Edmond also has great benefits.

Edmond's Job Openings:

Clerical -

Parks & Recreation

Utility Customer Services

Emergency Services -

Police

Dispatch

Maintenance -

Water Plant

Electric

Meter Services

Downtown Community Center

Facility Maintenance

Field Services

Professional & Technical -

Urban Forestry

Parks and Recreation

Solid Waste

Public Works Administration

Engineering

Seasonal -

Kickingbird Golf Club (several openings)

Benefits Include:

· Health Insurance - PPO plan

· Life Insurance

· Wellness Program

· Overtime Pay

· Holiday Pay

· Personal Leave Accruals

· Sick Leave

· Pension and Supplementary Pension Plans

· Longevity Bonus

· Regular Salary Reviews

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Employee Development and Training Programs

· Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

· Direct Deposit Pay

For anyone interested in any of the listed job opportunities, you can pick up an Application at the Edmond Human Resources Office at 100 E. First, Room 106. You can also download the Application online by visiting Edmond 's Employment Opportunities (will be link), then just mail it to: City of Edmond Human Resources , PO Box 2970 , Edmond , OK 73083 .

I hope this information will help you land a job in Edmond when you're ready to buy a home here.

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In a recent citizen satisfactory survey, 85% of Oklahoma City residents agree the city is moving in the right direction and is a great place to work, live and raise a family. Residents agree the city is above national standards when it comes to city services. So, of course, I have to pass this along to let everyone know there is another good reason to buy a home in Oklahoma City.

The quality of the city's customer service was ranked 24% above the national average. City services were ranked 18% above national average and almost all Oklahoma City residents are satisfied with the quality of utilities, fire, police, ambulance, parks and recreation programs and facilities.

The city's streets were ranked the highest priority for three years in a row. Public transit was ranked the highest priority for two years in a row. Also, most residents agree to pay an extra $4 a month on their water bill to help make ambulance service more affordable and avoid out of pocket expenses.

This is only the third year the ETC has conducted the citizen satisfaction survey, which is done in June and July. The surveys response rate was only 40%, so hopefully, we can get the word out and have more Oklahoma City residents participate next year.

If you are looking for a good reason to buy a home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma real estate or need a good reason to stay, here you have it.

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The full survey results can be found at www.okc.gov

A new non-profit organization in Edmond , Oklahoma has been formed to help local service men and women. Recently, a longtime Edmond resident and Marine was able to take advantage of donations from the organization.

The Edmond Sun wrote a two-part series about the Marine, who served in Iraq and now has no money to buy food. The Marine is currently a student at the University of Central Oklahoma . After seeing this Marine's story, Tom Guild, another Edmond resident, wanted to start an organization to help fund service members who fought for our country.

The very first committee meeting has already been held. The committee decided that the funds will be used for Edmond 's veterans who are college students. There will be another committee meeting Sunday from 2-3 p.m. on 1701 S. Broadway at Pepe's Mexican Restaurant. New members are always welcome.

For anyone who would like to donate to the organization, donations can be made to Hometown Heroes with account #4371. Mail donations to Bank of Oklahoma, 1400 South Santa Fe, Edmond , OK 73013 .

Edmond is easily one of the best small town in America , and local residents just keeping making it better.

This is the 22^nd consecutive year that Edmond , Oklahoma has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, by the Government Finance Officers Association. The certificate was awarded for Edmond's comprehensive annual financial reporting.

Awesome job, Edmond . The award recognizes conformance with high standards for preparing local and state financial reports. The Government Finance Officers Association says that attaining this award shows a great and significant accomplishment by the government and its management team.

There are five hundred and ninety counties, towns and cities in the state of Oklahoma that are eligible for the award. This time, there were thirteen local government entities that were awarded, some including Oklahoma City , Tulsa , Sand Springs, Mustang, Stillwater , Shawnee , Guymon and Norman .

The City of Edmond's financial report was judged by a panel of impartial officials to meet the highest standards of the program. One of the program's standards include demonstrating a constructive spirit of full disclosure that clearly shows the city's financial story.

Residents of Edmond can view the financial reports and new budget at: www.edmondok.com

Not only is Edmond , Oklahoma a great place to live, it also has a good strong economy that so many people need in the tough times that we are facing in America today.

This is a great event for Edmond, Oklahoma residents with children for Halloween. Arcadia Lake's Spring Creek Park will become a true storybook fantasy October 23-31 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will be 19 different storybook scenes that will include Pinocchio, Hansel and Gretel, the Three Little Pigs, the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Humpty Dumpty, Rapunzel and more.

The event will cost $5 per child. This will include a half mile trick-or-treating trail, a game area, a hayride and more. Those who attend will also get to roast marshmallows and hotdogs over an open fire. Refreshments will also be available for sale.

The Storybook Forest is an annual event that was originally for adults, but now it is totally focused on family. So bring your family in their best storybook costume and come out to enjoy the fun. Last year's event saw over 5,000 people.

The event is so successful because of all the volunteer help. For those who want to volunteer, there will be costumes available. The Storybook Forest needs at least 35 people each night to operate. Many of the volunteers come from the local Boy and Girl Scouts, high schools, the University of Central Oklahoma drama groups and Key Clubs.