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Mayor: Accepting vehicle was a mistake By Donna Hales and D.E. SmootPhoenix Staff Writers Woods denied knowledge of any such conversation with code enforcement or Hammons. The mayor, however, said Wednesday he told Woods to comply with city officials should they come knocking.
“I said if code enforcement comes or police, whatever they say to do, you do,” Hammons said. “The ordinance will be enforced as it reads.” With regard to the free use of the truck, Hammons said he believes the arrangement was above board, but conceded the deal may have created the appearance of impropriety. “I wasn’t hiding it,” Hammons said of the pickup, which was rear-ended by another vehicle Tuesday night while he was at the wheel. “The city knew about it.” City Attorney Frank Medearis said in his research he found nothing illegal about Hammons driving the vehicle. City code prohibits city officials from accepting gifts or services from any entity that directly or indirectly does business with the city. “Lake Country Chevrolet does not do business with the city of Muskogee,” Medearis said. “The mayor told me effective today he is no longer associated with Lake Country Chevrolet or receiving any benefits from them.” Hammons said he plans to use this situation to strengthen the city’s code of ethics. 
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