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Council calls election for five designated council seats; filing window set
Summary
The council approved an ordinance calling for the election of five designated city council seats for the upcoming term, setting the filing window and completing required charter steps ahead of the April election.
The Claremore City Council approved an ordinance calling for the election of five designated council seats for the next term and completed required charter-related steps to transmit the language to the county election board.
City staff member John Perry summarized the ordinance and the charter requirement, saying the filing period will open in February and that the early timeline ensures compliance with the county’s annual election-law review. Perry identified the five seats as those held by Councilors Erwin, Esley, Cottam, Michael and Callender and said staff recommends approval and early submission to the election board to allow the county to confirm legal language and deadlines.
The council approved the ordinance by roll call. Staff told the council the early filing reduces the risk of missing the county’s 60-day pre-election deadline and allows the clerk and county elections office to confirm any required language.
