Oxford Municipal Court is held every 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m. in the Council Room of City Hall, located at 115 S. Sumner St., Oxford, KS 67119
**There is no Court scheduled for November 25, 2026 or December 23, 2026**

* Meeting agendas are subject to change *

The September 2026 Meeting will be held:
City Council Room, City Hall| 115 S. Sumner St.| Oxford, KS 67119
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The Oxford Police Department is seeking motivated, professional, and community-minded individuals to join our department and serve the citizens of Oxford and the surrounding area. Successful candidates will understand that effective law enforcement extends beyond enforcement activities and includes communication, problem-solving, public service, and building trust within the community. With competitive pay based on experience, a 12-hour Panama schedule, a take-home patrol vehicle, department-issued duty cell phone, no residency requirement, and both full-time and part-time opportunities available, the Oxford Police Department offers an excellent opportunity for dedicated law enforcement professionals.

🚰💦 HYDRANT FLUSHING 💦🚰

Over the next few weeks, the City Crew will be flushing fire hydrants throughout town on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.

The Crew is currently working on the north side of town and will move to the south side in the next couple of weeks.

💧 What should you expect?
During and shortly after hydrant flushing, you may notice temporary discoloration or a slight brown tint to your water. This is normal and occurs when sediment in the water lines is stirred up during the flushing process.

There may also be a temporary decrease in water pressure or flow while a nearby hydrant is being flushed. Water pressure should return to normal once flushing is complete.

While the discoloration may be unsightly, it does not indicate that the water is unsafe to use. However, you may prefer to avoid using discolored water for cooking, drinking, or laundry until the water has cleared.

If you notice discoloration, simply run your cold water for a few minutes to help clear the line.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our City Crew completes this important annual maintenance to help keep our water system and fire hydrants functioning properly! 💙

The Governing Body of the City of Oxford will meet on August 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 115 S. Sumner St., Oxford, KS 67119, to conduct a public hearing on the City's proposed intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and a public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget. These hearings will be conducted jointly.

The City's Revenue Neutral Rate is 45.267 mills, and the City is proposing a 2027 tax rate of 50.475 mills. The purpose of the Revenue Neutral Rate hearing is to provide taxpayers an opportunity to present oral testimony regarding the City's proposed intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate.

The purpose of the 2027 Budget hearing is to hear and answer objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax proposed to finance the 2027 budget.

Detailed budget information is available for public inspection at City Hall, 115 S. Sumner St., Oxford, KS 67119, and will be available at the hearing.

The proposed 2027 budget expenditures and the amount of ad valorem tax establish the maximum limits of the 2027 budget. The final tax rate is subject to change depending upon the final assessed valuation certified by Sumner County.

The attached document is the proposed 2027 Budget Summary, showing the proposed expenditures and amount of ad valorem tax.

Last Friday, April 24th, we got to celebrate one of our favorite traditions with Mrs. Donley's 6th grade class—this year at Cave Park—and they did an amazing job! 👏

With help from our utility crew, these students rolled up their sleeves and planted three new trees: a Kentucky Coffee tree, a Jefferson Elm, and a Weeping Cherry 🌳🌸🌿

After all that hard work, it was time to celebrate with pizza 🍕 and cookies 🍪 (well deserved!) and enjoy a little fun together in the park.

The City is proud to be celebrating our 26th year as a Tree City USA community, and this annual Arbor Day tradition is something we always look forward to. Watching these students help grow our community—literally—is pretty special 💚

A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Donley's 6th grade class for your hard work—you should be proud! 🌱

And a special shout-out to Casey’s for the pizza and cookies 🍕🍪, Gottlob Lawn & Landscape for the beautiful trees, and Bittersweet, LLC for the awesome custom Arbor Day shirts 👕—you helped make the day extra memorable!

💧💧 Some residents may have noticed discolored water beginning yesterday evening. The issue originated when a third-party contractor working for Brightspeed Internet struck a 3" water line owned by Rural Water District #6 (RWD #6). The line, located west of Oxford between Greenwich Road and their pumphouse, was repaired later that day.

Once water service was restored, the return of water pressure stirred up sediment (mud and dirt) that had settled at the bottom of the water lines. This caused temporary discoloration within the system.

This type of situation is similar to what occurred earlier this year following repairs to the City’s main water line.

Residents may notice varying levels of murkiness depending on which water line serves their home and how much sediment was present. If your water appears discolored, running your faucets intermittently can help flush the lines and clear the water more quickly. Cleaning or replacing any water filters may also be helpful.

The system is expected to continue clearing, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. 💧💧

The City of Oxford is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe previously used as a police vehicle.

Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached specification sheet and official bid request notice for detailed information regarding the vehicle, bid requirements, and submission instructions.

Sealed bids must be submitted in accordance with the instructions outlined in the bid request notice. All bids must be received by the stated deadline to be considered.

The City of Oxford reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in the best interest of the City.

For additional information, please contact the City Office at (620) 455-2223.

🐾 It’s time to update your dog tags for 2026! 🐾

All you need is:
✅ An up-to-date rabies vaccination
💲 $5.00 per dog

📌 Important reminders:
• All dogs over 6 months of age MUST be registered with the City of Oxford, per City Code
• Per City Code, households may have up to 3 dogs
• For an additional $60 per dog, you may have up to 5 dogs total
 

🐕‍🦺 If your pup ever gets out and Oxford PD finds them, their tag helps officers quickly reunite them with you—keeping your dog safe and saving you the hassle of a trip to the pound or a possible ticket.🐾

UPDATE: THIS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 27th FROM 12PM-6PM

Friday, March 13th, J & J Electric will be replacing a utility pole, requiring a temporary power outage from 12:00–6:00 PM. The outage will affect S. Ohio and S. Michigan from Main to Pine, including Riverview Village. Notices will also be posted at the apartments. Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.

* Meeting agendas are subject to change *

The January 2026 Meeting will be held:
City Council Room, City Hall| 115 S. Sumner St.| Oxford, KS 67119
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The following schedule was sent to us by TL's Sanitation for Holiday Pick Up this year.

Christmas 🎄🎅🎁

Thursday 25th will be picked up on Wednesday 24th 

New Year's Day  🍾 🎉🎇

Thursday 1st will be picked up on Wednesday 12-31

The City of Oxford would like to remind residents that all door-to-door solicitors are required by city ordinance to obtain a Solicitor’s Permit from the City Office before conducting any sales or promotions within city limits.

If someone comes to your home attempting to sell a product or service, please ask to see their City-issued permit. Legitimate solicitors will have this permit on hand and will show it upon request.

If the individual does not have a permit, or refuses to show one, please call 911 (non-emergency) to request an officer to be dispatched. This helps ensure the safety of our community and protects residents from potential scams.

For your safety, do not provide any personal information—including your name, phone number, or financial details—until you have confirmed the person is properly permitted.

If you have any questions about solicitor permits or would like to verify whether a solicitor is registered, please contact the City Office during regular business hours.

If you’ve been patiently (or not-so-patiently) counting down the days, the wait is officially over. Our 2026 planners have made their grand entrance at the City Office, and yes — they’re free!

As many of you know, we order these every year for our staff, but the supplier only sells them in bulk… large bulk. So, once again, we’re swimming in planners. Instead of building a fort out of them (tempting, but frowned upon), we’re handing them out to anyone who wants one.

If you’re the type who likes to get a jump on the new year, or if you simply enjoy a crisp, empty planner full of possibility, stop by the office during business hours and pick one up. Supplies will last until… well, until you all wipe us out like you do every year.

Come grab yours — before we start using them as doorstops. 😉

***UPDATE***

The City Crew discovered that a bad insulator at the City's power plant was the cause of the two blown fuses earlier this morning. They have replaced the insulator along with both fuses so there should be no further outages. 

The two brief power outages this morning were caused by blown fuses. Our city crew is currently working to locate the source of the issue. Thank you for your patience. We'll provide an update when available. 

The Oxford Police Department is collecting winter items—including coats, scarves, hats, gloves, and snow boots—to help our neighbors stay warm this season. Donations can be dropped off at Casey’s, Oxford Elementary, and Oxford Jr./Sr. High School.

❤️ Your Kindness Matters! ❤️

Every donation helps a neighbor stay warm this winter season. If you’ve been meaning to sort through those closets, this is the perfect opportunity to help someone in our community.
 

If you or someone in your household needs a winter coat, please contact the Oxford Police Department at 620-445-3225. We’ll do our best to make sure everyone in our community stays warm this winter.

Thank you for your generosity and support!   ❄️ ⛄️ 🧤 🧣 🧥

The Park Board is hosting a meeting on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room at the City Office, located at 115 S. Sumner. 

At the City Council meeting held last night, November 4, 2025, the Oxford City Council approved a new Backup Generation Policy to ensure consistent and reliable electric service for our community. This policy establishes clear guidelines for the safe and efficient use of backup generators within city limits. It aims to promote reliability during outages while maintaining compliance with state and local regulations. The full policy is available below for your review. Residents may also email or stop by the City Office to request a copy.

For questions or additional information, please contact the City Office at (620) 455-2223.

The City Crew will be flushing fire hydrants on the Southeast side of town tonight through Thursday evening 🛠️🚒. During this time, you may notice temporary discoloration in your water 🚰⚠️, but don’t worry – it should clear up within 24 hours ⏳✨. Thank you for your patience as we keep our water system safe and running smoothly! 💦

The City of Oxford has partnered with Professional Code Compliance, a third-party contractor, to handle all code enforcement matters within the city. This partnership will help ensure that city ordinances are consistently and fairly enforced, keeping Oxford a clean, safe, and welcoming community for all residents.

Professional Code Compliance will oversee enforcement of city codes related to property maintenance, mowing, junk vehicles, environmental violations, vacant and abandoned properties, and condemnations. As part of this process, door hangers will be placed on properties as an initial notice of a violation. If the issue is not corrected, a formal letter will follow outlining the necessary actions and any applicable deadlines.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation as we work together to maintain the beauty and safety of our city. For questions regarding code enforcement, please contact Professional Code Compliance at 316-251-4140 or procodecompliance@icloud.com.

The City Crew will be flushing fire hydrants on the Northwest side of town tonight through Thursday evening 🛠️🚒.

During this time, you may notice temporary discoloration in your water 🚰⚠️, but don’t worry – it should clear up within 24 hours ⏳✨.

Thank you for your patience as we keep our water system safe and running smoothly! 💦

⚡ Community Update: Lightning Strikes, Crew Responds! ⚡

Sometimes Mother Nature likes to keep us on our toes—and this morning she packed quite a punch! Lightning struck a surge arrestor east of town on 11th Road, and the surge made its way through to the transformer, leaving our Utility Crew with a sparky surprise to tackle today.

But have no fear—our hardworking crew is already on the scene replacing the damaged transformer and working diligently to restore full service. We’re proud of their quick response and dedication, especially when unpredictable Kansas weather decides to put on a show.

We’ll keep everyone updated if any service interruptions occur, but in the meantime, let’s give a big shout-out to our Utility Crew for braving the elements and keeping Oxford powered up. 🌩️🔧💡

This afternoon, our Utility Crew will be replacing an electric line in the 600 block of North Sumner and North Kansas. While the work is underway, residents in this area will experience a temporary power outage. We know outages are inconvenient, and we appreciate your patience as the Utility Crew works to keep Oxford’s electric system safe and reliable. ⚡️🔌💡🛠️👷‍♂️

🚨 Sewer Line Care Reminder 🚰

The City of Oxford recently had to clear a significant blockage in a section of the sewer main serving part of town. While the issue was resolved, blockages like this can lead to costly repairs and potential service disruptions for nearby homes.

We’re asking all residents to help protect our sewer system by keeping the following out of sinks, drains, and toilets:

• Grease, fats, and oils – These solidify in pipes and create blockages.

• Wipes of any kind – Even those labeled “flushable” do not break down in the sewer system.

• Paper towels, diapers, and feminine hygiene products – These can clog pipes and cause backups.

• Household chemicals – Certain chemicals can damage pipes and disrupt wastewater treatment.

Sewer misuse can cause problems for the City’s system and your home’s plumbing. Property owners are responsible for repairs within their homes, so proper disposal helps avoid unnecessary costs for everyone.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Oxford’s sewer system safe, clean, and efficient!

💧👷‍♂️ Temporary Water Discoloration 👷‍♂️💧

The City of Oxford would like to let residents know that Mayer Specialty Services recently performed maintenance on several sewer lines in town. As part of their work, they needed to fill equipment from a nearby fire hydrant.

This process can cause a temporary brown tint in the water for some residents. The discoloration is due to the high water pressure stirring up natural sediment in the water lines. While it may look unsightly, the water is safe to use and should clear within a few hours.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important maintenance projects for our community.