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Oklahoma County trustees approve retirements, honor HR director Karen Kent
Summary
Trustees approved retirements for several county employees, including longtime human-resources director Karen Kent (to retire upon qualifying); trustees offered tributes to Kent and other departing staff.
The Oklahoma County board approved retirements for a batch of employees and offered public thanks to longtime human-resources director Karen Kent.
John Wilkerson moved approval of Karen Kent's retirement once she qualifies; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Trustees also approved retirements for Charles Branham (juvenile department), Miss Oxley (sheriff's office), Miss Harden (jail employee), Diana Reynolds (sheriff's office), and Mister Weaver (IT), with each motion moved, seconded and approved during the meeting.
During board comments, Brandon Holmes recalled meeting Kent more than seven years ago and praised the warm welcome she gave new employees, saying "Oklahoma County is like a family" and offering a warm retirement wish. Other trustees echoed that appreciation.
What happens next: Human-resources and payroll staff will process retirement paperwork per county procedures.
