The OML Podcast

The OML Podcast


Latest Episodes

ARPA allocations to cities
December 08, 2021

Mike Fina talks with Christian Rinehart, OML's associate general counsel, about the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to cities and towns.

Bethany Mayor Nikki Lloyd
October 04, 2021

Nikki Lloyd, the mayor of Bethany, visits with OML Executive Director Mike Fina about her first year in office, new developments in Bethany, and navigating the challenges faced by most Oklahoma mayors.

Christopher Bruehl, Director of Appointments at Office of Gov. Kevin Stitt
September 27, 2021

OML executive director Mike Fina talks with Christopher Bruehl, Director of Appointments at Office of Gov. Kevin Stitt, about his job in the administration and how he goes about selecting appointment recommendations for the governor.

Coronavirus relief funds coming for cities and towns
August 11, 2021

Billions of dollars in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are coming to Oklahoma. We discuss when city leaders can expect this round of funding to be available, how they will go about ensuring their cut, and what the money can be spent on.

Federal infrastructure plan could be a boost for cities and towns
August 03, 2021

Ben and Mike discuss the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, a $550 billion package that would be the largest investment in infrastructure in history, replacing lead water pipes in our schools, connecting more homes to high-speed internet and introduc

The women mayors of Oklahoma
July 02, 2021

OML Executive Director Mike Fina spent part of this year's annual mayor's conference catching up with some of Oklahoma's female mayors to ask about their experiences and attempts to work together.

Kim Peterson, Mayor of Guymon
June 07, 2021

Mike Fina talks with Kim Peterson, the mayor of Guymon and also the new president of OML.

American Rescue Plan is coming to municipalities
April 26, 2021

Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities, talks with OML's Mike Fina about the American Rescue Plan and what municipal leaders should expect.

Kelly Williams, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority
March 08, 2021

Kelly Williams, director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, talks with Mike Fina about her role, the state's booming medical marijuana industry and its impact on cities and towns.

Brian Mauck, American Fidelity
February 24, 2021

Mike Fina talks with Brian Mauck from American Fidelity, which has served as OML's consultant through Municipal Health Solutions.