MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2024-2025
“We promised to restore trust and focus on the basics—streets, water, public safety, and honesty in government. In just one year, we've corrected long-standing failures, increased revenue without raising taxes, and put Yukon on a smarter path forward.”
— Mayor Brian Pillmore
💰 Financial Reforms & Fiscal Accountability
Reinvested $30M from idle low-interest accounts (0.15%) into competitive, market-rate investments, generating $1M+ in new annual interest revenue. Completed forensic audit uncovering years of over-expenditure, fraud, and asset mismanagement. Initiated RFP process for banking services, bringing in 3 new financial institutions.
Impact:
Generated $1M+ in new annual revenue without raising taxes, identified and addressed fraud, hired ethical City Manager
🛠️ Infrastructure & Utilities
Completed Garth Brooks Boulevard repaving from Vandament to Main Street under budget, extended to Braum's. Completed 3 phases of concrete street panel replacements. Led $11M Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade increasing capacity to 4.5M gallons/day with ARPA and EPA grants. Eliminated fixed $20 OKC water surcharge.
Impact:
Major infrastructure improvements under budget, increased wastewater capacity, reduced utility costs for residents
🏞️ Parks & Quality of Life
Completed and reopened Freedom Trail Park with ADA-accessible playgrounds, splash pad, and picnic areas. Upgraded Hillcrest Park playground equipment and infrastructure. Repaired Kimbell Bay Aquatics surfaces, added shade structures, improved seating, and extended public hours.
Impact:
Enhanced recreational facilities for families across multiple parks, improved accessibility and amenities
🏬 Economic Development
Opened new retail locations: Ollie's, AutoZone, Dollar Tree. Began construction on OnCue. Announced new location for The Mule restaurant. Began construction on Variety Care medical clinic. Facilitated reuse of commercial spaces and attracted new developers to Yukon.
Impact:
Brought new businesses and healthcare services to Yukon, creating jobs and improving local amenities
🏛️ Good Governance & Public Trust
Formed Charter Committee and placed 5 amendments on ballot - voters approved 4 out of 5, including direct mayoral election. Passed Short-Term Rental Ordinance with clear, enforceable regulations. Passed Transparency Ordinance mandating all boards meet in centralized, recorded setting. Conducted nationwide City Manager search with 35 candidates.
Impact:
Restored democratic processes, increased transparency, improved governance structure
👮♂️ Public Safety & Collaboration
Established Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Police Department, City Clerk, and Police Union to reduce conflict and improve collaboration. Reinforced public safety infrastructure through upgraded communications and budget transparency.
Impact:
Improved police-community relations, enhanced public safety operations and transparency
🔎 Fraud Prevention & Oversight
Completed forensic financial review identifying payroll fraud, misappropriation of City assets, over-expenditures and abuse of city resources. Initiated internal control reforms and transparency mandates following audit findings.
Impact:
Recovered taxpayer funds, implemented stronger financial controls, prevented future fraud
By the Numbers
Strategic Vision & Mission
These accomplishments represent just the first year of systematic reform and improvement. Our administration remains committed to transparent governance, fiscal responsibility, and putting the needs of Yukon residents first.
Ongoing Priorities:
- Continued infrastructure improvements and maintenance
- Completion of Strategic Water Infrastructure Plan
- Further economic development and business attraction
- Enhanced transparency and community engagement
- Maintaining fiscal responsibility and fraud prevention