Vian Appoints New Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council Member

On Monday evening,  the Vian City Council, at a special meeting, filled several City Council positions. 

Verlita Meade, who had been serving as the city's Vice Mayor, received an unanimous vote for the position of mayor of the City of Vian. Meade had served two terms as Vice Mayor prior to tonight's appointment. Kenneth Johnson formerly held the position of mayor prior to his resignation.

Current council member Dennis Fletcher was appointed to the position of Vice Mayor. Rick Peoples was also sworn in as a new council member.

Also discussed at the meeting were employment issues. The council went into executive session for discussion of this matter. No action was taken. The board also voted to obtain a K9 training package after a demonstration by the Oklahoma State Drug Task Force Unit.

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