City of Stillwater's Speakers Bureau
Learn more about the City of Stillwater, how it operates, what services it provides, which projects are underway and plans for the future by scheduling a presentation for your group, special event or classroom.
Members of the Stillwater City Council and city staff are pleased to address specific municipal topics or to respond to general city-related questions.
Groups may include neighborhood associations, school clubs, civic organizations, or any Stillwater group wanting to be informed.
The City of Stillwater Speakers Bureau is a free, local service created to demystify the role of government. We want to be the best resource for getting answers to important questions about Stillwater.
To request a presentation by city staff or City Council, contact us one of three ways:
We’ll contact you to confirm arrangements. Allow for a 30-day advance notice for your presentation.
If you don't see the topic you need, let us know.
Topics
General Government
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Growing Stillwater: Learn about our changing business community and the tools used to promote strong growth
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How to get involved: Role of citizens in city government
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Learn more about Utility Customer Service
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Let's talk trash and recycling
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Parks and Recreation opportunities
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Putting the work in public works: Meet the Operations Department
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Running your city: Overall operations of city government
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Transparency in government
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Your city golf course: Lakeside Memorial Golf Course
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Your tax dollars at work
Animal Welfare
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Animal Welfare’s mission, function and responsibilities.
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Too many animals, too few homes. Pet overpopulation and solutions, for adults or the school classroom.
Development Services
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Master planning and visioning for Stillwater
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What requires a building permit?
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Grants
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What is stormwater?
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Can I build in the floodplain?
Environmental Programs
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Environmental Programs: Who we are and what we do
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Beware of FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease)
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Introduction to the Industrial Pretreatment Program
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Annual Trash-Off
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Household Hazardous Waste collection
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Presentations on specific environmental issues are possible. Call or email us for more information.
Library
Public Safety (Fire)
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History of the Stillwater Fire Department
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How to become Firewise
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Fire prevention education for the home or workplace
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Customized fire prevention presentations are available. Call or email us for more information.
Public Safety (Police)
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Alcohol laws (for college students)
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Crime, drugs and drug laws
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Drug court and the criminal justice system
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Elder exploitation
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False identification card detection for liquor and convenience stores
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Fingerprint classes for elementary schools
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Forensics class for school students
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Home and personal safety
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Identity theft
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Internet crimes against children
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Internet crimes for elementary schools
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Internet crimes/safety
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K-9 Presentations
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Property crimes and personal safety
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Public education on crimes against children
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Sexual assault awareness
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White collar crimes
Public Safety (Emergency Management)
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Community emergency response training
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Flooding
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How Stillwater Emergency Management Agency responds to a severe weather event
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Lightning safety and our warning system
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Outdoor warning system
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Stillwater Emergency Management Agency: Our role in the community
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The Flash Flood Guidance system and how we use it
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The role of the Emergency Operation Center
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The Stillwater Emergency Management Volunteer: A vital community resource
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Winter weather safety
Transportation
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What's happening at the Stillwater Regional Airport?
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Pavement Management Program
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Transportation Capital Programs
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Complete Streets
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Road diets
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Traffic signals
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Off-Street Trail Plan
Tours
Content last reviewed 05.13.2020
