The OML Podcast

Mike Fina
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The Oklahoma Municipal League podcast features conversations with various government and business leaders about the biggest issues facing Oklahoma's cities and towns. From economic development to funding, government policies to elections, this podcast is for anyone interested in the operation of municipal government across the state.

  1. Jun 10

    Why do city council meetings go off the rails?

    Mike and Dave are joined by Christian Rinehart, the Oklahoma Municipal League’s General Counsel, to discuss city council meetings and pitfalls that can cause chaos. This discussion dives into how city leaders can avoid the most common challenges in city meetings, including key legal tips.

    53 min

  2. Jun 3

    City Managers, May the Force be With You

    In this episode, Mike and Dave discuss the duties of a city manager (after a brief detour into the new Star Wars film), the difference between city managers and town administrators, and how charters affect city managers' duties. Dave even gives us the day in the life of a city manager in Oklahoma.

    48 min

  3. May 27

    What cities need to know about utilities and enterprise fees

    After weeks of talking about how cities are funded through taxes, Mike and Dave explore enterprise funds, the most business-like way municipalities are funded. This includes fees for water, trash, storm water and other utility services, including gas and broadband, which a handful of cities manage. Mike and Dave also discuss the importance of keeping up with rising utility costs and the problem many cities run into when they avoid fee increases until it’s too late.

    56 min

  4. May 20

    The role of fees and fines in municipal government

    In this ongoing series on municipal funding, Mike and Dave focus on fees and fines, which Dave promises won’t be as heated as recent episodes. Fees often draw the most pushback from residents, but Dave and Mike discuss how city leaders should respond and communicate what fees are funding. Dave also shares his disdain for city-owned pools

    41 min

  5. May 13

    Let’s get heated about road funding, Part 2

    Mike and Dave continue their conversation on motor vehicle taxes, how it's allocated, and the impact on municipal government. They specifically dive into fuel taxes and how cities see no sales tax from auto sales.

    53 min

  6. May 6

    Let’s get heated about road funding, Part 1

    Mike and Dave dive deep into the state’s fuel tax, how it’s allocated, and the amount cities and towns get. They also discuss how Oklahoma compares to other states when it comes to road conditions, funding and tax rates.

    50 min

  7. Apr 29

    The Conversation: Zac Doyle, mayor of Pryor

    This week’s episode of the OML podcast features a one-on-one conversation with Pryor Mayor Zac Doyle, who spoke about his journey to becoming mayor, what he loves most about his town, and advice for cities dealing with data center projects, something they know a lot about in Pryor.

    27 min

  8. Apr 22

    Sales Tax: The background (and risk) of Oklahoma municipal funding

    Oklahoma was the first state to collect sales tax and municipal finance has never been the same. Mike and Dave discuss the ins and outs and how some cities and towns get 60 to 80 percent of their general funds from sales tax.

    42 min
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The Oklahoma Municipal League podcast features conversations with various government and business leaders about the biggest issues facing Oklahoma's cities and towns. From economic development to funding, government policies to elections, this podcast is for anyone interested in the operation of municipal government across the state.

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  • Creator
    Mike Fina
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Mike Fina
  • Show Website
    The OML Podcast