

Elk City has long been an innovator in government and has been recognized numerous times for its original ideas and successful programs. The City of Elk City is a city commission-city manager form of government as created by Charter ... duly voted on and adopted by the citizens of Elk City.
Elk City is divided into four wards, which in turn are each represented by one elected commissioner. The mayor is nominated by wards and elected at large.
Police protection is provided by the Elk City Police Department, which employs more than 20 officers and seven auxiliary officers.
Fire and emergency/rescue services are provided by the Elk City Fire Department, which is comprised of both full-time and volunteer workers. Additionally, the department maintains three Class A fire engines, one Class A aerial engine, a rescue unit and tankers for rural fire protection.

Elk City residents have access to 911 service for all emergency calls.
The Elk City Area Economic Development Corporation (ECAEDC) assists companies and individual entrepreneurs achieve their goals in today’s intensely competitive global economy. The ECAEDC is an excellent source of invaluable information concerning state and local incentives, financing alternatives, and labor force demographics. The ECAEDC works extensively with all Oklahoma state agencies in a cooperative, business-friendly climate. Elk City is a full-service community dedicated to making your business a success while providing the quality of life your employees deserve.
ELK CITY INFORMATION: FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
Business Assistance
City Hall — (580) 225-3230
Economic Development — (580) 225-0788
Chamber of Commerce — (580) 225-0207
Convention & Visitors Bureau — (580) 225-0207

Hospital
Great Plains Regional Medical Center — (580) 225-2511
Utilities & Service
Water Department — (580) 225-3230
AEP Public Service Co. of OK — (888) 216-3523
OK Natural Gas Company — (800) 664-5463
AT&T Southwestern Bell — (800) 824-4424
Cable One — (580) 225-3244
Media
Elk City Daily News — (580) 225-3000
Elk Citian Newspaper — (580) 225-9400
KECO/The Rock Radio Station — (580) 225-9696

Other Numbers
Emergency — 911
Police Department — (580) 255-1212
Fire Department — (580) 225-1313
Elk City Municipal Airport — (580) 225-7700
Animal Control — (580) 225-7222
Beckham County Health Dept. — (580) 225-1173
Carnegie Library — (580) 225-0136
Elk City Golf & Country Club — (580) 225-5454
Housing Authority — (580) 225-0129
Parks & Recreation Dept. — (580) 225-3230
Swimming Pool — (580) 225-7106
Old Town Museum Complex — (580) 225-2207
National Route 66 Museum — (580) 225-6266
Elk City Youth & Family Programs — (580) 225-6247
Board of Education — (580) 225-0175
Tag Agency — (580) 225-1936
United States Post Office — (580) 225-0294