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Guthrie mayor forms Economic Development Board; appoints two council members

City of Guthrie City Council · August 11, 2026

Summary

Mayor Jimmy Covington appointed Councilmembers Zollie Rose and Lauren Paddy to a new Economic Development Board intended to address annexation and the extension of city services, at the request of Engineer Mike McGhee.

Mayor Jimmy Covington on Aug. 11 announced the creation of a new Economic Development Board and appointed Councilmembers Zollie Rose and Lauren Paddy to serve. Engineer Mike McGhee told the council he wanted "a board... to discuss larger developments interested in the area," including topics such as annexation and extending city services.

The board is intended to include two council members and additional community members to evaluate larger development proposals and infrastructure implications. The council did not record additional procedural details or terms of appointment in the minutes.

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