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James Deming recommended for reappointment to Sales Tax Overview Committee; highlights local small-business activity

3429292 · May 21, 2025
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Summary

James Deming, who runs Shadow Mountain Honey Company, spoke to the committee about his local business involvement after being introduced for reappointment to the Sales Tax Overview Committee. Committee members thanked him and raised no objections; the reappointment will be forwarded to the June 4 council docket.

James Deming, a member of the Sales Tax Overview Committee from District 7, described his professional background and small-business activity as he was introduced for reappointment.

Deming told the committee he works in financial operations for a Fortune 500 company and operates Shadow Mountain Honey Company, saying, “we run a couple hundred beehives in the city.” He described selling mostly out of his home under Oklahoma State food operations rules, noted challenges this year for beekeeping and stated, “Approximately 70% of kept beehives have passed since last fall.”

Committee members thanked Deming for his service and for contributing to the local economy through his business. Council staff indicated no objections and said the reappointment will be placed on the June 4 council agenda for formal consideration.