The City of McAlester will have a new mayor come November while local school bonds failed after not securing a majority needed by state law. Current Ward 2 Councilman Justin Few won what was essentially a four-way race up until last week. Few won election on Tuesday with 781 votes (51.
01%), while challengers Kevin Beaty received 635 votes (41.48%), Randy Roden 79 votes (5.16%), and Jimmy Plummer 36 votes (2.
35%), according to unofficial results from the Oklahoma Election Board. “I am profoundly honored and humbled by the trust you’ve placed in me tonight,” Few said in a statement to the News-Capital . “I want to sincerely thank my incredible wife Lori, my son Noah, all of the dedicated volunteers who have stood by me from the very beginning, and the citizens of McAlester for your unwavering support.
” Few said he will continue to build on the city’s progress and elevating the community. “By working together, we’ll create opportunities for our children, support our local businesses, beautify our city, and attract new industries, Few said. “Today is just the beginning.
The work ahead won’t be easy, but I’m confident that, united, we will keep moving McAlester forward. Our strength lies in our unity, resilience, and unwavering commitment to each other. “I promise to lead with integrity, to listen to your voices, and to work hard on your behalf.
Let’s build a future that honors our past, embraces our present, and reaches for the possibilities ahead.” Fe.