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”Where Oklahoma Begins!” Roland, Oklahoma, is located in the east-central part of the state right on Interstate 40 and only five miles from Downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas and the historic Judge Parkers Court. Its’ proximity to the Arkansas border and access to I- 40 make Roland very ap-pealing for both industrial and retail locations.

Roland offers all of the advantages of a small town with all of the benefits of a large city. Sitting in the Arkansas River Valley, Roland enjoys mild winters and abundant opportu-nities for enjoying the outdoors. The town is located in “Green Country” and sits in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains that offer beautiful scenery, hiking, camping, fishing, and scenic rivers and streams. Roland Lake, built in 2000, supplies the communities water needs along with fishing and family picnic sites. Lake Tenkiller is only min-utes from Roland and boasts almost 13,000 acres of water and over 130 miles of shoreline of and the scenic Illinois River's 70 miles of floating and 8 miles of trout fishing pro-vide additional recreational opportunities.

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Population within 30 mile Radius 212,000

Population within 15 mile Radius 105,000

County Population 41,555

Town Population 3,382

Population

Town of Roland

P ercentage

70.99 %

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Roland Fire: James Edwards 918-427-3253

Roland Police: Tommy Sessums 918-427-3252

Roland Utility Authority: Candy Woodward 918-427-5779

City Administrator: Greg Wilson 918-427-6829

Roland Post Office: Tammy Shamblin 918-427-3032

Roland Public Schools: Randy Wood 918-427-4601

Chamber of Commerce: Keith Wasson 479-651-0321

Seq. County Water: 918-427-4456

Roland Public Pool: Joetta Hyde 918-427-5779

Economic Development: Jeff Roberts 918-427-5900

Town of Roland

Town Directory

Current as

Of 7/31/09

Roland Roland Area Chamber of Commerce

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The mission of the Roland Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve and promote the quality The mission of the Roland Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve and promote the quality The mission of the Roland Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve and promote the quality The mission of the Roland Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve and promote the quality of life, the economy, and the image of the Roland Community.of life, the economy, and the image of the Roland Community.of life, the economy, and the image of the Roland Community.of life, the economy, and the image of the Roland Community.

Working in conjunction with the Town of Roland, the Strategic Planning Program, Roland Pub-Working in conjunction with the Town of Roland, the Strategic Planning Program, Roland Pub-Working in conjunction with the Town of Roland, the Strategic Planning Program, Roland Pub-Working in conjunction with the Town of Roland, the Strategic Planning Program, Roland Pub-lic Schools and the Economic Development Committee the Chamber is continuing efforts to ac-lic Schools and the Economic Development Committee the Chamber is continuing efforts to ac-lic Schools and the Economic Development Committee the Chamber is continuing efforts to ac-lic Schools and the Economic Development Committee the Chamber is continuing efforts to ac-complish this mission.complish this mission.complish this mission.complish this mission.

The Roland community profile reflects the many economic assets and opportunities available The Roland community profile reflects the many economic assets and opportunities available The Roland community profile reflects the many economic assets and opportunities available The Roland community profile reflects the many economic assets and opportunities available which make the Town of Roland desirable for business expansion and location.which make the Town of Roland desirable for business expansion and location.which make the Town of Roland desirable for business expansion and location.which make the Town of Roland desirable for business expansion and location.

The forward thinking of our community leaders has insured that Roland will be able to meet The forward thinking of our community leaders has insured that Roland will be able to meet The forward thinking of our community leaders has insured that Roland will be able to meet The forward thinking of our community leaders has insured that Roland will be able to meet our utility needs well into the 21 century. our utility needs well into the 21 century. our utility needs well into the 21 century. our utility needs well into the 21 century.

Through the cooperation and efforts of both the business community and the people of Roland Through the cooperation and efforts of both the business community and the people of Roland Through the cooperation and efforts of both the business community and the people of Roland Through the cooperation and efforts of both the business community and the people of Roland projects such as A Day In The Park with Santa, the Christmas Parade, the Adopt A Spot Beautifi-projects such as A Day In The Park with Santa, the Christmas Parade, the Adopt A Spot Beautifi-projects such as A Day In The Park with Santa, the Christmas Parade, the Adopt A Spot Beautifi-projects such as A Day In The Park with Santa, the Christmas Parade, the Adopt A Spot Beautifi-cation Program, and The Iron Mountain Festival continue to enhance the warm and friendly cation Program, and The Iron Mountain Festival continue to enhance the warm and friendly cation Program, and The Iron Mountain Festival continue to enhance the warm and friendly cation Program, and The Iron Mountain Festival continue to enhance the warm and friendly atmosphere of our community.atmosphere of our community.atmosphere of our community.atmosphere of our community.

Due to its physical location and major transportation availability, Roland is able to provide ser-Due to its physical location and major transportation availability, Roland is able to provide ser-Due to its physical location and major transportation availability, Roland is able to provide ser-Due to its physical location and major transportation availability, Roland is able to provide ser-vices and products to companies and people throughout the world.vices and products to companies and people throughout the world.vices and products to companies and people throughout the world.vices and products to companies and people throughout the world.

The Roland Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes and invites any and all inquiries about The Roland Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes and invites any and all inquiries about The Roland Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes and invites any and all inquiries about The Roland Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes and invites any and all inquiries about

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Town of Roland

Ward 1: Aaron Pitts Trustee

Ward 2: J.R. Crowson Mayor

Ward 3: B.J. Bramlett Trustee

Ward 4: Paul Moreland Trustee

Ward 5: Monty Lenington Vice Mayor

Cindy Wilson Barker Town Clerk

Town of Roland Council