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Published May 07, 2008 05:10 pm -

THE PEOPLE SPEAK: Advantages offered city in young mayor



Referring to the April 8 “Teenager not mayor quality” story and April 9 “Lots of excitement, no experience” editorial, I can’t believe people think that being a part of a civic organization is a qualification for mayor. I think not.

I’m not going to vote for someone just because he is a part of a civic organization, and I don’t think anyone else should either.

There were many votes for newcomers to the mayoral race, and that lets me know they want a change also. I also think that John Tyler Hammons would most certainly look to the council for guidance and help. That’s what any mayor would do.

When it comes to meeting with the citizens “at a moments notice,” since the job is an unpaid position, the majority of the past mayors have had other jobs or businesses, so what is the difference, at school or at work?

Why would you say that “Hammons’ political ambitions may exceed Muskogee’s best interest”?

That doesn’t make any sense. I would be proud to say that the governor of Oklahoma or the president of the United States came from my great city. I think that would be wonderful.

If Muskogee gets publicity because Hammons becomes mayor, that could be in the city’s best interest.

Jeff Walker

Muskogee



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