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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: Pete Hiseley  
Council President: Ronnie Starks  
Lynnda Sooter - Ward 1 Skip Briley - Ward 3
Dale Haire - Ward 1 John Parker II - Ward 3
Ronnie Starks - Ward 2 Jim Wisdom - Ward 4
Carol Austin - Ward 2 Denver Davenport - Ward 4
   
City Officials:  
City Clerk: Linda Scott  
Director of Operations:Delbert Bowers  
Treasurer: Merle Dixon  
Street Commissioner: Roy Faulconer  
Fire Department Chief: Kevin Wofford  
Chief of Police:Bobby Floyd Jr.  

 

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.

 

Important Numbers:
Emergency 911  
City Offices: County Offices
Vinita Police Dept: 918-256-6414 Craig County Sheriff Dept: 918-256-6466
Vinita Fire Dept: 918-256-2674 Craig Cty 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