Billy Sumner – McAlester Tourism Manager
Address: 28 E Washington Ave, McAlester, OK  74501}
Phone: (918)424-1923
Email: billy.sumner@cityofmcalester.com

Facebook: fb.com/visitmcalester
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McAlester has a lodging tax of 6%. Ordinance No. 2503 SECTION 3. Sec. 98-123. Purpose of revenues states:

It is hereby declared to be the purpose of this division to provide revenues for the following specific purposes, and no others, to-wit:

(1) All taxes collected pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be set aside and used exclusively for the purpose of encouraging, promoting, and fostering the convention and tourism development of the City of McAlester. Examples of authorized purposes include, but are not limited to:

1. acquiring sites for and/or constructing, enlarging, and maintaining convention centers and/or visitor information centers;
2. advertising and promotional programs to attract tourists and participants to sports and arts and humanity events; and

III. building, restoring, preserving and promoting parks or historic sites or museums that will attract tourists.

PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of June, 2014.

The process for all these items is simple and easy. Click the link here to visit ViewPoint and begin your project. There is no cost to sign up, your progress is tracked and communication with city employees, about your project, is easy. Once you’re logged in, click start a project and answer the questions that follow to insure you’ve got the right permits and licenses for your event.

Yes, all vendors at events within the city limits are required to have a vendors/solicitors permit. There are three different types of permits that can be obtained by clicking the following link and associated price level: Annual permit: $150, Weekly permit: $55.00, and One day permit: $25.00. *Charges for additional peddlers or solicitors representing the main person will apply.

Mobile food trucks are required to be licensed by the Pittsburg County Health Department, have all the necessary paperwork required in the application, as well as apply and receive a permit by the City of McAlester. Permits can be for Seasonal: $20.00 (per 180 days) or Annual: $35.00 (FY: July 1^st through June 30^th). Please click on the appropriate license type to access the online application process.

Any event that is serving alcohol is required to acquire a Special Event permit. If your event is downtown on Choctaw Avenue you will need to apply for a Beverage Garden Permit.