Welcome to the City of Nowata
FOUNDED IN 1899. WELCOME IS OUR NAME.
Welcome to the
City of Nowata
FOUNDED IN 1899. WELCOME IS OUR NAME.
September 8th, 2025
City Commissioners Regular Meeting
October 6th, 2025
City Commissioners Regular Meeting
November 3rd, 2025
City Commissioners Regular Meeting
Mayor Garry Gibson
Elected in 2023, Mayor Garry Gibson became the City of Nowata's first African-American mayor. Per the government structure of the City of Nowata, Mayor Gibson was elected as Ward 2 City Commissioner and then selected by his four fellow commissioners to serve as mayor. The day-to-day operations of the city are ran by the City Manager.
With decades of experience in the community, Mayor Gibson has focused his attention on improving roads, strengthening the Nowata economy, and helping lead the creation and construction of the new city water tower.
Nowata City Commissioners
Ward 1
Cary Robinson
Ward 2
Garry Gibson
Ward 3
Dean Bridges
Ward 4
Janet Washam
At-Large
Jason Sutton
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Become a Nowata Wave Maker
From the booming oil days when we had more millionaires than New York City to the oil bust of the 1980s, and everywhere in between, the time is now for Nowata.
It will take all of us to chart a path forward that will unlock the next generation of Nowata. This process starts with identifying and empowering wave makers within our community to bring their energy and passion for our community to the decision making table.
Join the movement and become a wave maker for change.