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Porter hires Judge Terri Craig as town attorney under monthly retainer
Summary
The Town of Porter voted unanimously July 10 to hire Terri Craig as the town attorney at $1,150 per month for meeting attendance and $300 per hour for extra work; council members said the Oklahoma Municipal League advised the same person may serve as judge and attorney.
The Town of Porter voted unanimously July 10 to hire Terri Craig as the town attorney under a contract that pays $1,150.00 per month for attending meetings plus $300.00 per hour for extra work.
Mayor Steve Dickey recommended hiring Craig after contacting neighboring towns and discussing the position with her; he told the council he had checked with the Oklahoma Municipal League, which he said confirmed that the same person may serve as both municipal judge and town attorney. Councilmember Bradah Littlefield noted that Craig had previously said she could not serve in both roles.
Dickey moved to hire Craig on the stated terms; the motion was seconded by Norma Meyer and carried on a unanimous vote. The contract language discussed at the meeting specifies that the $300 hourly rate applies to extra work and does not include answering phone calls and emails. The minutes do not specify an effective date beyond the council’s approval.
The council took the vote during a short special meeting that lasted about 10 minutes and included a separate unanimous vote to hire an auditor for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
