MAP & MUNICIPALITIES

See the District 2 map below. You may also view or download the map PDF file here. 

Communities

Oklahoma County District 2 includes the communities of: 

Bethany   •   Choctaw   •   Harrah   •   Nichols Hills   •   Valley Brook   •   Warr Acres   •   Woodlawn Park

District 2 is made up of unincorporated areas in Oklahoma County west of MacArthur, south of the Oklahoma River and east of Hiwassee. Wiley Post Airport, Will Rogers World Airport, and Tinker Airforce Base are in District 2.

MEET THE COMMISSIONER

Commissioner Brian Maughan was first elected as Oklahoma County Commissioner for District 2 in 2008 and has been re-elected every four years since, often unopposed or by wide margins, making him one of the longest-serving commissioners in county history. A lifelong resident of South Oklahoma City, he graduated from U.S. Grant High School and went on to earn associate degrees in Journalism, Broadcasting, and Public Relations from Oklahoma City Community College, where he was later inducted into the OCCC Hall of Fame.

From his first days in office, Brian has worked to go beyond the traditional role of commissioner. He created SHINE (Start Helping Impacted Neighborhoods Everywhere) in 2010, giving low-level non-violent offenders the opportunity to do community service to uplift the community instead of spending time behind bars. Since then, SHINE crews have logged hundreds of thousands of hours cleaning up trash, covering graffiti, clearing dumpsites, and improving public spaces, saving taxpayers millions of dollars. The SHINE for Students program has also inspired hundreds of young people to volunteer in their own neighborhoods. In 2012, SHINE was honored by Harvard’s Kennedy School as a Bright Idea award recipient, and Brian’s leadership has been recognized with the Innovator Award from the National Association of Counties, honors from the U.S. Department of Justice, and numerous local civic awards.

Beyond county government, Brian has a deep love for Oklahoma’s music and cultural heritage. He partners with the Oklahoma History Center to interview legendary musicians such as Wanda Jackson, Leona Mitchell, and Jana Jae, helping preserve their stories for future generations.

Over the years, Brian has served in leadership roles with local organizations including the South OKC Rotary Club, the South OKC Chamber, and the U.S. Grant High School Alumni Association. He has also been recognized as one of Distinctly Oklahoma’s, “40 Under 40 Achievers” and continues to give back through work with groups like the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation.

Today, as Commissioner for District 2, which includes Bethany, Warr Acres, Choctaw, Harrah, Nichols Hills, and parts of Oklahoma City, Brian remains focused on public safety, economic growth, cultural preservation, and efficient county government. Above all, he is proud to serve the same community where he was born and raised, and he continues to work every day to make Oklahoma County an even better place to call home.

ROAD & BRIDGE PROJECTS

Because of the number of suburban communities within District 2, the county and various municipalities work closely on joint road and bridge projects.

SHINE PROGRAMS

Through the leadership of Oklahoma County Commissioners, the SHINE Program launched in 2011. SHINE stands for Start Helping Impacted Neighborhoods Everywhere; working hand in hand with neigborhood associations, local community groups and the business community to ensure a safer and cleaner Oklahoma County. SHINE programs recognize citizens for their efforts to insure a safer and cleaner Oklahoma County.

SHINE Community Service

SHINE Community Service was created as an alternative to jail time, for non-violent offenders, through court ordered community service efforts. SHINE organizes and deploys low risk, non-violent offenders to perform community service work throughout Oklahoma County. This program has successfully impacted the criminal justice system by reducing the number of non-violent offenders spending time in the county jail, which in turn saves tax-payer money. Oklahoma county residents benefit from the tasks performed including eliminating hundreds of blighted eyesores in neighborhoods such as debris and graffiti removal.

For more information and documents for SHINE Participants, click here for the SHINE Volunteer Program page or call 405-713-1152, which is now managed by the Oklahoma County Court Services department.

Citizens for SHINE

Citizens for SHINE encourages non-profits and businesses to recognize their employees, participants of residents’ volunteer efforts. Oklahoma County Commissioners celebrate and recognize these efforts quarterly with a ceremony and certificate of achievement.

In 2021, Citizens for SHINE partnered with Daily Living Centers, recognizing the participants positive volunteer efforts being made in the centers and the community.

They just celebrated more than 38,000 volunteer hours to date!

Record and report your group’s service hours to schedule a ceremony. For more information, contact Stefani Heller at stefani@okcounty.org.

Students for SHINE

Students for SHINE encourages middle school, high school and college students to volunteer in their communities. The student projects give students hands on experiences to learn the importance of community services. Students who volunteer a minimum of 100 hours are presented a certificate and cord to wear upon graduation.

The program allows students to:

• Meet new people
• Learn leadership skills
• Build a college or work resume
• Gain experience for getting a job Improve economic development
• Create an overall safer, cleaner and nicer place to live

Contact Brandi Mertens at brandi@okcounty.org, to learn how to record and report your student’s volunteer hours.

SHINE Community Garden

SHINE Community Gardens are an initiative to incorporate fresh produce, cared for by local schools and neighborhoods, throughout Oklahoma County. These gardens are planned by a master gardener, setting them up for success, while giving the community the opportunity to participate in the lifecycle of the produce, from watering, to picking and enjoying the fresh produce. School teachers are using the gardens to educate the children ono a broad spectrum of topics.

SHINE on Oklahoma Music

SHINE on Oklahoma Music features the rich music history created by Oklahoma natives. From “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas” sang by Gayla Peevey, to “Cowboy Casanova” sang by Carrie Underwood, to “Out Last Night” sang by Kenny Chesney, they all are rooted in Oklahoma. Singers, songwriters, musicians of all genres have been gracing Oklahoma with their talent for decades.

STAFF BIOS

Charles: Dodson serves as a liaison with the OK County SHINE alternative sentencing program for community gardens and other endeavors affecting public spaces. He is passionate about economic development, connecting business to resources and working with non-profits and community groups in District 2.

Katie: Katie is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada and after high school she moved to Oklahoma to attend Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma. She graduated from OU in 2021 with a BA in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Communication. Before working for the County, Katie spent three years as a Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist at Fox 25 News in Oklahoma City where she reported on a wide variety of stories and made connections with the OKC community. Katie likes to spend her free time with her two dogs or down in Norman cheering on the Sooners!

Ken: Wallace has served Oklahoma County for more than 23 years. A graduate of Del City High school and OSU-OKC, he earned a Road Scholar certification and National Incident Management Systems certifications. Wallace began working for Oklahoma County in various roles, ultimately reaching the position of superintendent. Wallace is passionate about serving the county and its constituents by understanding the evolving needs of the county’s population and is dedicated to meeting those needs. Ken raised two daughters, who have blessed him with six grandchildren.