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Krebs council to consider temporary Ward 3 appointment; resident expresses interest
Summary
Council members discussed appointing a temporary replacement for the vacated Ward 3 seat and whether to include the vacancy on the April ballot; resident Jeanetta Hauck introduced herself as a candidate and Clerk Cindy Cooper said the Oklahoma Municipal League advised a Jan. 17 filing deadline to add the seat to the regular election.
The City of Krebs council discussed filling the vacated Ward 3 seat on Monday and whether to add the opening to the upcoming April election, with City Clerk Cindy J. Cooper noting the Oklahoma Municipal League advised an election filing deadline of Jan. 17.
Mayor Tommy Ray Walker said remaining council members can appoint someone to serve until the next election. Several residents and council members discussed possible appointees: Jeanetta Hauck introduced herself and said she has lived in Krebs 24 years and "just think you need some new blood in here." Council member Connie Poole said she also had a local resident in mind, Chuck Nelms, though the mayor said he was checking for potential conflicts of interest related to state employment.
Why it matters: The council can appoint an interim member but must resolve timing and any legal restrictions (Clerk Cooper said dual-office requirements will be reviewed). Cooper said she will contact interested people and set up separate meetings with candidates so the council can make an appointment at the next meeting if ready.
Council members discussed scheduling. The mayor said he would try to arrange candidate meetings on a single day before the next Monday meeting; David Bailey asked that the meeting agenda include a discussion of the local dam project. No appointment vote was taken at Monday's meeting.
The meeting ended after a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Connie Poole moved to adjourn and Dan Heathcock seconded; the mayor called the vote and Poole, Heathcock and Bailey voted yes. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned.
Next steps: Clerk Cindy J. Cooper will contact candidates and set up interviews ahead of the council's Monday meeting; the council expects to consider appointment and election placement once candidate vetting is complete.
