Councilwoman Julie West spoke to the public at a town hall meeting this Saturday afternoon where she spoke to voters (2 brand new to Holdenville) about many topics of interest. She gave much needed information on the lake project, the senior citizens center, the hospital, the airport, and Holdenville’s trash service.

Hughes County District Attorney, Erik Johnson met with Hughes County officials, including the Sheriff and Commissioners Monday to discuss the future of the Hughes County jail which was hit with 56 violations in the last jail report. As the DA explained, the jail is the county’s biggest liability.

We had a good visit with our Vice-Mayor Lynn Lantz this weekend. He is one of the finest gentlemen I have ever known, and I shudder to think where this city would be without his expertise, experience and leadership. His business background is one of the major reasons our city has not only survived but is moving forward. We need Lynn to continue on the council but understand why he would not want to put up with the handful of haters and the Facebook fools.