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Mayor raises residency question about Councilman Brandt Harris; council sets standard on primary residence
Summary
Mayor Stacy Burns raised concerns and rumors about Councilman Brandt Harris's residency and possible move to Missouri. Council discussion concluded Harris may continue to serve provided his primary residence is within the City of Tonkawa; moving outside his ward would require further action.
Mayor Stacy Burns raised questions regarding Councilman Brandt Harris's eligibility to continue to serve based on residency, citing rumors he had moved to Missouri. The minutes state the matter was discussed but that no formal action (such as removal or challenge) occurred at the meeting.
The council agreed that Harris could continue to serve so long as his primary residence remained within the City of Tonkawa; if he moved outside the ward he currently represented the council indicated further steps would be required. The minutes do not record a formal finding, verification steps, or a vote on the matter.
The minutes provide no documentation of affidavits, address confirmations, or any administrative follow-up; if a formal eligibility challenge is lodged, council procedure or state law would govern next steps.
