Bixby City Council searches for new Ward 4 council member

Bixby Council begins public interviews to appoint Ward 4 member amid trust push

Bixby city leaders say rebuilding public trust remains a top priority as the city continues a months-long leadership transition and works to fill a key vacancy that could shape who becomes the next mayor.

Bixby City Council searches for new Ward 4 council member

The Bixby City Council is searching for a new council member to fill the Ward 4 seat vacated when former Mayor Brad Girard resigned in May after admitting he mishandled a situation involving City Manager Joey Wiedel's multiple DUI arrests.The council received 12 applications for the seat. While city council seats are normally an elected position, the remaining councillors will choose the replacement this time.Six candidates were interviewed duri…