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Owasso outlines process and timeline to fill Ward 4 vacancy and elect vice mayor after Dunn’s passing
Summary
City staff reviewed the charter provisions and a council policy for filling a vacant Ward 4 seat, explained publication and interview timelines, and said an appointee would serve the remainder of the term until the next regular election cycle.
City staff briefed councilors on the process to fill a vacant Ward 4 seat and the concurrent vice‑mayor election at the Sept. 9 meeting following the passing of Vice Mayor Bridal Dunn.
Staff said Section 2‑10 of the city charter allows the remaining councilors, by majority vote, to fill the unexpired term or leave the seat vacant until a successor is elected. The council in 1993 adopted a policy for filling vacancies that staff said the city follows for appointments.
Under the timeline staff described, the steps would…
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