Atoka council sets trick-or-treat for Saturday before Oct. 31, authorizes city manager to pick contingency date
November 04, 2025 | Atoka, Atoka County, Oklahoma
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Councilmembers said moving the community observance to the Saturday before Halloween makes planning easier for parents, school staff and churches and helps public-safety staffing. Several members noted the practical difficulties of midweek trick-or-treat schedules for teachers and essential workers and the benefits of a predictable weekend date for downtown and church-sponsored events.
Members debated how to handle years when weather forces a change. Some councilmembers favored authorizing the city manager to pick an alternate date, so staff can act quickly rather than calling a special meeting. City Manager Danny Daley said he would carry out the council's direction and acknowledged that any decision might not please everyone.
Councilmember comments referenced a prior review of the city ordinance and limits to what the city can compel; the council framed its action as a community recommendation rather than an enforceable prohibition. After discussion, a motion to observe trick-or-treat on the Saturday before Oct. 31, with the city manager authorized to select a contingency date for inclement weather, passed on a voice/roll-call vote, with members answering in the affirmative.
The council did not specify a binding backup date in the motion; instead it delegated authority to staff to make a timely call if conditions warrant a change.
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