South Western Oklahoma Development Authority

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The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA), headquartered in Burns Flat, was created in 1971 in a joint effort by municipalities, counties and conservation districts in Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita counties. From these governmental units and from other population segments in the region, 30 representatives are elected to serve on SWODA's governing board. The board of trustees determines policy for SWODA. Leaders in these communities recognized that some problems shared by many of these governments could be better solved if they worked together.

Mission:

Strengthen local governments by providing services and technical assistance.
Promote orderly growth and development through job creation and the preservation of the environmental integrity.
Improve the quality of life by maximizing economic and social opportunities for the region and its population.

News and Announcements

"SWODA Speaks" 2nd Quarter 2012 Edition Published
Posted May 9, 2012 2:59 PM by Latia Murray
Housing Development & Community Improvement At the April 10, 2012 South Western Oklahoma Development Authority board meeting, SWODA trustees voted to begin a Housing Development & Community Improvement program. SWODA wants to establish a process working ...
Posted May 14, 2012 1:26 PM by Michael Ryburn
Spring E-Dispatch Issue Published
Posted Apr 10, 2012 9:15 AM by Latia Murray
"Earth, Wind and Fire" Prepares Oklahoma for Natural Disasters Since the turn of the 21^st century, FEMA reports Oklahoma as receiving 76 presidential disaster and emergency declarations. It’s important for Oklahomans to not only be aware of ...
Posted Mar 15, 2012 9:31 AM by Latia Murray
Masonic Charities Assistance Program Helps Local Citizens It’s frustrating for senior citizens who, after paying basic living expenses, medical deductibles and prescription costs, realize there’s no money left for other necessities that would improve their ...
Posted Mar 15, 2012 9:25 AM by Latia Murray
Legislators Present SWODA Grant Awards Representative Purcy Walker, Representative Todd Russ, Representative Harold Wright and Senator Tom Ivester gathered with town officials from across southwest Oklahoma last week to officially present over one million dollars ...
Posted Mar 3, 2012 9:04 AM by Latia Murray
February Board of Trustees Meeting The regularly scheduled SWODA Board of Trustees meeting will be held, February 14th, at 2:00pm. The agenda may be downloaded on the Board of Trustees page.
Posted Feb 14, 2012 5:56 AM by Michael Ryburn
Congressman Lucas announces town hall meetings Congressman Frank Lucas is pleased to announce upcoming town hall meetings to be held in Caddo, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa and Washita counties February 22-23. All residents of these ...
Posted Feb 6, 2012 12:19 PM by Michael Ryburn
New "SWODA Speaks" Published A new edition of "SWODA Speaks" for the first quarter of 2012 is available, and a new edition will be published every quarter. It features news and events from the ...
Posted Jan 30, 2012 6:39 AM by Latia Murray
CDBG-REAP Awards Many rural communities from across Oklahoma apply for Community Development Block Grants, such as “CDBG-REAP.” These communities often depend on grants like this to improve public infrastructure and economic ...
Posted Jan 23, 2012 2:37 PM by Latia Murray