* Meeting agendas are subject to change *

The January Work Session Meeting will be held:
City Council Room, City Hall| 115 S. Sumner St.| Oxford, KS 67119
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The City would like to share an update regarding residential trash rates. Beginning February 1, 2026, the monthly trash rate will reflect a $1.00 City service fee, consistent with existing City Code.

This fee has historically been part of the trash rate and is retained by the City of Oxford to help support the administrative and operational costs associated with providing trash services. While trash collection is contracted to an outside provider, the City continues to manage billing, oversight, and related services.

This adjustment restores a long-standing practice and does not represent an increase by the contracted trash service.

The City is committed to being transparent with residents and appreciates your understanding as we ensure services remain sustainable and well-managed. Questions may be directed to the City Office.

💳 Sign up for ACH Auto Pay!
It’s simple, secure, and stress-free.

✅ Fill out the ACH form
✅ Bring the form and a voided check to the City Office
✅ Once set up, your payment will automatically pull on the due date every month 📅

No stamps ✉️
No late fees ⏰
No forgetting 🙌

Stop by the office to get started and make utility payments one less thing to worry about! 😊

🐾 It’s a new year — time to update your dog tags for 2026! 🐾

If you haven’t renewed yet, now’s the time! All you need is:
✅ An up-to-date rabies vaccination
💲 $5.00 per dog

📌 Important reminders:
• Per City Code, households may have up to 3 dogs
• For an additional $60 per dog, you may have up to 5 dogs total
• All dogs over 6 months of age must be registered with the City of Oxford

🐕‍🦺 Why register?
If your pup ever gets out and Oxford PD finds them, their tag helps officers quickly reunite them with you—keeping your dog safe and saving you the hassle of a trip to the pound or possible citations.

Let’s keep our furry friends safe and home where they belong! 🏡🐾

KPP Energy is offering up to six (6) $1,000 scholarships for eligible high school seniors. Oxford is a KPP Energy member, so local students may qualify.
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: Students must live in a household receiving electric service from a KPP Energy member city (eligibility can be confirmed through the City of Oxford utility office).
Programs Supported:

• Electric-industry-related undergraduate programs (2- or 4-year college or technical/vocational)

• Full-time line worker training programs at approved technical colleges

Important Notes:

• Funds are paid directly to the school

• Proof of enrollment required by August 1

• Certain family members of KPP Energy staff and officials are not eligible

📄 Scholarship packets are available online.
📧 Applications must be submitted by April 15 to latherton@kpp.energy

KPP Scholarship Packet

In this edition of our Monthly Newsletter, you’ll find information on the City’s new penny policy, learn why electrical outages can occur, and see how Oxford PD is asking for your help!

Due to the late falling of leaves the Burn Site will be open today and through the weekend for the public to use. Regular rules apply that ONLY yard waste is to be dumped i.e. leaves, limbs, grass clippings.

Our Burn Site does get inspected by the State of Kansas to ensure that we are following proper procedures, so we ask that you adhere to the rules so that we do not get a violation from the state that could result in the closing of the Burn Site.

* Meeting agendas are subject to change *

The January 2026 Meeting will be held:
City Council Room, City Hall| 115 S. Sumner St.| Oxford, KS 67119
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

🎉 Exciting News from the City of Oxford! 🎉
Today we’re excited to officially launch our City of Oxford informational Facebook page!

This page will serve as another way for the City to share important updates, announcements, and timely information with the public—helping us keep our citizens informed more quickly and efficiently. 📣

📌 Please note: This page is for informational purposes only and messages will not be monitored. If you need to contact the City for any reason, please call or email the City Office directly.

We look forward to providing faster updates and improved communication with our community.
👉 Be sure to like and follow our page using the link below!

City of Oxford Facebook   

The City Office and Library will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of the New Year. We will reopen Friday, January 2, 2026, during regular business hours.

🚨 Utility Emergency? Please call 911 to report it.

✨ From all of us at the City of Oxford, we wish you a safe, happy, and prosperous New Year! 🎊🥳

TL's Sanitation has announced there may be a delay in trash pick-up today, due to the dense fog in some areas. Please keep your trash cans at the curb. 

The following schedule was sent to us by TL's Sanitation for Holiday Pick Up this year.

Christmas 🎄🎅🎁

Thursday 25th will be picked up on Wednesday 24th 

New Year's Day  🍾 🎉🎇

Thursday 1st will be picked up on Wednesday 12-31

The City Office and Library will be closed at noon on Christmas Eve and all day Christmas.  We want to wish everyone happy and safe holiday season.  For any utility emergencies call 911.

The City of Oxford would like to remind residents that all door-to-door solicitors are required by city ordinance to obtain a Solicitor’s Permit from the City Office before conducting any sales or promotions within city limits.

If someone comes to your home attempting to sell a product or service, please ask to see their City-issued permit. Legitimate solicitors will have this permit on hand and will show it upon request.

If the individual does not have a permit, or refuses to show one, please call 911 (non-emergency) to request an officer to be dispatched. This helps ensure the safety of our community and protects residents from potential scams.

For your safety, do not provide any personal information—including your name, phone number, or financial details—until you have confirmed the person is properly permitted.

If you have any questions about solicitor permits or would like to verify whether a solicitor is registered, please contact the City Office during regular business hours.

If you’ve been patiently (or not-so-patiently) counting down the days, the wait is officially over. Our 2026 planners have made their grand entrance at the City Office, and yes — they’re free!

As many of you know, we order these every year for our staff, but the supplier only sells them in bulk… large bulk. So, once again, we’re swimming in planners. Instead of building a fort out of them (tempting, but frowned upon), we’re handing them out to anyone who wants one.

If you’re the type who likes to get a jump on the new year, or if you simply enjoy a crisp, empty planner full of possibility, stop by the office during business hours and pick one up. Supplies will last until… well, until you all wipe us out like you do every year.

Come grab yours — before we start using them as doorstops. 😉

In this month’s newsletter 📰 you’ll find all sorts of helpful info for the holiday season! 🎄✨

📅 Holiday Trash Pick-Up Schedule – Make sure you know when your bins need to be out! 🗑️🎁

🧸🧥 Oxford Police Department Toy & Coat Drive – Help spread some holiday cheer to local kiddos and families! ❤️🚓

🐶 City Dog Tags – Don’t forget to get your furry friends registered for the new year! 🐾✨

📚🥫 Blessing Boxes – Learn more about the boxes around town and how they help our community! 🤝💙

Be sure to check it all out! You won’t want to miss it! 🎉📬

Residents may notice Wheat State crews working near the bridge on the east side of town in the coming days. Wheat State will be repairing and reinforcing their fiber cables after water entered an access point, froze, and constricted the lines. This issue caused the internet outage on Tuesday, December 2nd.

The City appreciates Wheat State’s quick response to the outage and their efforts to restore service to customers as promptly as possible. The upcoming construction is part of their work to prevent similar issues in the future.

While significant delays aren’t expected, drivers may see workers and equipment in the area and are encouraged to use caution when passing through.

This year we documented all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the City of Oxford’s preparation for Christmas in the Country! 🎥🌟

Our goal each November is to make sure every light twinkles, every decoration shines, and the whole town is ready for the big celebration the weekend after Thanksgiving. 🎅🎁✨

The videos below give you a peek at just how much time, effort, and holiday spirit our Utility Crew puts in to make Oxford look wonderfully Christmassy! 🌲💡❤️

From hanging lights to setting up decorations, they work hard to bring the magic of the season to life for everyone in our community. 🎄🙌✨

Enjoy the festive fun! 🎉🎀

City Office and Library will be closed on Thursday November 25th and Friday November 26th for Thanksgiving and Christmas in the Country.  If you have a Utility Emergency call 911.

***UPDATE***

The City Crew discovered that a bad insulator at the City's power plant was the cause of the two blown fuses earlier this morning. They have replaced the insulator along with both fuses so there should be no further outages. 

The two brief power outages this morning were caused by blown fuses. Our city crew is currently working to locate the source of the issue. Thank you for your patience. We'll provide an update when available. 

The Oxford Police Department is collecting winter items—including coats, scarves, hats, gloves, and snow boots—to help our neighbors stay warm this season. Donations can be dropped off at Casey’s, Oxford Elementary, and Oxford Jr./Sr. High School.

❤️ Your Kindness Matters! ❤️

Every donation helps a neighbor stay warm this winter season. If you’ve been meaning to sort through those closets, this is the perfect opportunity to help someone in our community.
 

If you or someone in your household needs a winter coat, please contact the Oxford Police Department at 620-445-3225. We’ll do our best to make sure everyone in our community stays warm this winter.

Thank you for your generosity and support!   ❄️ ⛄️ 🧤 🧣 🧥

The Library will be undergoing a face lift with new paint next week so they will need to adjust their hours and will only be open from 1pm-3pm on November 24th & 25th and then closed the 26th-28th. They will reopen to the public on Monday December 1st.