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Government Structure of Nowata

There are 5 City Commissioners, with 4 serving a designated ward and the 5th commissioner serving as an "at-large" commissioner without a defined ward.

The Mayor of Nowata is an elected City Commissioner which was then selected by their fellow commissioners to serve as the City's mayor.

The day-to-day operations of the City of Nowata are ran by the City Manager.

Garry Gibson

Mayor & District 2 Commissioner
Next Election: April 2026

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Cary Robinson

District 1 Commissioner
Next Election: April 2027

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Josie Klahr

District 3 Commissioner
Next Election: April 2027

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Janet Washam

Treasurer & District 4 Commissioner
Next Election: April 2026

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Dean Bridges

At-Large Commissioner
Next Election: April 2027

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Nowata, Oklahoma Mayor Garry Gibson

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.

Upcoming Meetings

All Nowata City Commissioner meetings start at 6:00 pm and take place at the Nowata Fire Department, 425 S. Cedar St., Nowata, Oklahoma 74048.

September 8th, 2025

City Commissioners Regular Meeting

October 6th, 2025

City Commissioners Regular Meeting

November 3rd, 2025

City Commissioners Regular Meeting

FAQs

Nowata City Commissioners serve a two-year term.

Wards 2 and 4 are elected in even years (Election was held in April 2024). Wards 1, 3, and the At-Large Commissioner seat are elected in odd years.

Wards 1, 3, and the At-Large Commissioner seat will be up for election in April 2025.

 
 

When: All Nowata City Commissioner meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.

Where: All Nowata City Commissioner meetings are held at the Nowata City Fire Department. 

Nowata City Fire Department

425 South Cedar

Nowata, OK 74048

 
 

Call Nowata City Hall, (918) 273-3538, to discuss agenda availability and the topic you'd like to discuss with the City Commissioners and your fellow citizens.

 

 
 

Yes, by the State Law of Oklahoma they're public meetings.

 
 

Option 1: View the city commissioner meeting info page. This contains current year meeting documents and links to past years.

Option 2: Contact the City of Nowata Help Desk regarding this request, HelpDesk@NowataOK.gov or (918) 273-3538.