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Medford council appoints Joshua Conaway as municipal judge after executive session
Summary
Following executive session under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1), the Medford City Council appointed Joshua Conaway as Municipal Judge on June 8, 2026; appointment was approved by unanimous recorded vote.
The Medford City Council entered executive session at 7:15 p.m. on June 8 under 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) to discuss the appointment of a municipal judge and exited at 7:39 p.m.; the Mayor stated the session discussed only the appointment and no votes were taken in executive session. After returning to open session the Council voted to appoint Joshua Conaway as Municipal Judge. The motion to appoint was made by Steve Zeman and seconded by Shari England; recorded votes were Sinor – Yes; Kretchmar – Yes; Zeman – Yes; Bowen – Yes; England – Yes.
The minutes include the Mayor’s statement documenting the executive session timing and subject: "Let the record reflect the Medford City Council voted to enter into executive session at 7:15 p.m. and exited executive session at 7:39 p.m. The Council discussed only the appointment of the Municipal Judge as provided by 25 O.S. § 307 (B)(1). No votes or action were taken." The minutes do not list a start date for Judge Conaway’s term or related compensation details.
