ACOG: WHO WE ARE
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) was established in 1966. ACOG is the leading voice for regional collaboration in Central Oklahoma; our organization is a voluntary, non-partisan association of local governments that includes 37 cities and the 4 counties that our region covers: Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma Counties.
Our mission is to advocate for regional cooperation and address common issues; solve mutual problems and promote efficient government services; and to strive to improve the quality of life in Central Oklahoma.
ACOG SERVES
Who We Serve
The ACOG region consists of 37 cities and 4 counties in Central Oklahoma. Our diverse stakeholders include rural and urban constituents; elected and appointed officials; community, nonprofit and private sector leaders. ACOG is governed by a 37 Board of Directors that includes Mayors, City Councilmembers and County Commissioners from Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma Counties.
Bethany
Calumet
Cedar Valley
Choctaw
Crescent
Del City
Edmond
El Reno
Forest Park
Goldsby
Geary
Guthrie
Harrah
Jones City
Lake Aluma
Langston City
Lexington
Luther
Meridian
Midwest City
Moore
Mustang
Nichols Hills
Nicoma Park
Noble
Norman
Okarche
Oklahoma City
Piedmont
Slaughterville
Spencer
The Village
Tuttle
Union City
Valley Brook
Warr Acres
Yukon
Canadian County
Cleveland County
Logan County
Oklahoma County
Tinker AFB
Associate Member
ACOG SERVICES
9-1-1 ACOG
9-1-1 ACOG is a separate organization housed at ACOG. ACOG staff maintains and procures equipment for 21 Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) across Central Oklahoma. 9-1-1 GIS staff manages and supports the MSAG (Master Street Address Guide) and 9-1-1 Map Data for 49 communities and covers a land mass over three thousand square miles and a population more than 1.4 million. In 1994, ACOG established the 9-1-1 Institute of Oklahoma to offer Central Oklahoma emergency dispatchers a nationally accredited alternative to expensive out-of-state training and has taught over 400 classes.
Air Quality
ACOG works in partnership and cooperation with local, state and federal partners including U.S. EPA to help ensure air quality standards for the Central Oklahoma region. ACOG’s work on behalf of the people of Central Oklahoma includes technical research including air quality monitoring, emissions inventory development, data analysis, modeling, and pollution control strategy evaluation.
Capital Area Economic Development District
ACOG is an official Economic Development District as designated by the U.S. EDA. As such, the organization is responsible for maintaining and updating the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). ACOG also administers the grant process in Central Oklahoma for Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) projects, Capital Improvement Planning Services (CIPs), and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
Transportation Planning Services (TPS)
ACOG is the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Greater Oklahoma City region. TPS staff coordinates and manages a $10 billion long-range transportation plan, as well as more than $20 million in annual federal grants for local transportation improvements. TPS also manages the Regional Bicycle – Pedestrian Planning and Congestion Management Efforts.
Water Resources
Provides technical assistance to local governments in an effort to maximize use of the ground and surface water resources, including planning, management, protection, and research of potable water supplies. Coordinates the Garber-Wellington Aquifer Association and provides drought monitoring services. Water Resource staff also maintains and updates a regional water quality study on the South Canadian River, which encompasses all the municipal dischargers along the river.
ACOG NEWS
Job Posting: City of Bethany Communications Specialist
CITY OF BETHANY ANNOUNCES JOB OPPORTUNITY: POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST The City of Bethany is accepting applications for the position of Police Department Communications Specialist (9-1-1 Dispatcher). JOB DESCRIPTION:Job functions include answering 911...
Cost of Nonattainment Study for the OKC Area
ACOG RELEASES COST OF NONATTAINMENT STUDY FOR THE OKLAHOMA CITY AREA Study Shows OKC Area in Danger of Violating EPA Ozone Standards Which Could Cost the Region $9.6 - $15.2 billion Over a 20-30 Year Period During the last five years as the Oklahoma City area achieved...
BikeFest 2022
ACOG to Host BikeFest 2022 Celebrate the Benefits of Bicycling for Fun, Fitness and Transportation The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG), in partnership with Watch for Me OK and the Wheeler District, is hosting BikeFest 2022 on Sunday, May 1, from...
OKC Region Printable Snow Route Map (Download Now)
SNOW! Snow Routes Ensure Safe Trips During Inclement Weather ACOG recently completed updating the 2021-2022 Regional Snow Route Map to provide a useful tool for navigating Central Oklahoma roadways when they are covered in snow. The map features snow routes for...