Government & Municipal
City of Vinita
The City of Vinita was incorporated in 1871. The City has an elected Mayor and Council form of government. Citizens are represented by a total of eight council members. The city is divided into four wards and two council members represent each ward. City Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Vinita City Hall.
| Vinita City Council Members: | |
| Mayor: Joe Johnson | |
| Council President: Mike O'Neal | |
| Lynnda Sooter - Ward 1 | Skip Briley - Ward 3 |
| Mike O'Neal - Ward 1 | John Parker II - Ward 3 |
| Ronnie Starks - Ward 2 | Jim Wright - Ward 4 |
| Lee Simmons - Ward 2 | Pete Hiseley - Ward 4 |
| City Officials: | |
| City Clerk: Linda Scott | |
| City Administrator: Charlie Enyart | |
| Administrative Assistant : Jennifer | |
| Treasurer: Merle Dixon | |
| Street Commissioner: Roy Faulconer | |
| Fire Department Chief: Delbert Bowers | |
| Chief of Police: Barry Armstrong |
The Vinita Fire Department has ten full time paid personnel and eight volunteers providing fire, rescue and public education. The fire department has three class A pumpers, two tankers, two grass rigs and one rescue. The Vinita Fire Department is located at 203 W. Canadian Avenue. Vinita’s current fire rating is 5. Fire Department Web Site.
The Vinita Public Library is located at 215 West Illinois. Public Library Web Site.
The Vinita Police Department has a total staff of 22. There are 15 officers and detectives and one K-9 officer. The Vinita police department office is located in City Hall, 104 E. Illinois.
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| City Offices: | County Offices |
| Vinita Police Dept: 918-256-6414 | Craig County Sheriff Dept: 918-256-6466 |
| Vinita Fire Dept: 918-256-2674 | Craig County Commissioners: 918-256-3564 |
| City Clerk/ City Mayor: 918-256-6468 | County Clerk: 918-256-2507 |
| Vinita Public Library: 918-256-2115 | County Assessor: 918-256-8766 |
| County Treasurer: 918-256-2286 | |
| District Attorney: 918-256-3320 | |