Michael Spurgeon has served as City Manager for the City of Broken Arrow since 2015 and brings nearly four decades of experience in local government leadership and public administration. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Edison State College.

As City Manager, Spurgeon serves as the City’s Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of municipal government, overseeing public utilities, and implementing the strategic priorities established by the City Council. He works closely with elected officials, department directors, community partners, and regional stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality services, strategic growth, and responsible fiscal stewardship.

Spurgeon is widely recognized for his commitment to transparent governance, operational excellence with a focus on getting to “yes” when it comes to helping citizens and businesses in the community, and long-range strategic planning. His leadership focuses on strengthening public infrastructure, advancing economic development initiatives, and fostering successful public-private partnerships that position Broken Arrow for sustained growth. He believes strong communities are built through accountability, collaboration, and a clear vision for the future — while maintaining public safety, financial stability, and an exceptional quality of life for residents, ensuring the city remains one of the premier communities in both the state and the nation.

Michael is the recipient of the 2020 Gerald Wilkins Award, formerly known as the Oklahoma City Manager of the Year Award. He is also a past recipient of Oklahoma’s prestigious Don Rider Award for Outstanding Municipal Official of the Year and has been recognized as the State’s Emergency Management Public Official of the Year.

Prior to his career in municipal government, Spurgeon served in the United States Army. During his public administration career, he also served as a citizen-soldier in the Army National Guard. He graduated from the Army’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) as the Class Distinguished Honor Graduate and was commissioned as a U.S. Army Officer.

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