Oklahoma Record
Shawnee
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Eric Stephens

Mayor2024-09-16 – 2028-09-01 (sworn in as Mayor September 16, 2024 per Sept 16, 2024 Board of City Commissioners minutes; city page 'Term: 2024-2028'; month-level end: 2028-09 per city Mayor and City Commission page which lists a four-year term and 'Term of office is four years')

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Sep 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
10:01
Avg per meeting
2:00
Segments
206

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Top issues during term (11)(Public Safety)

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Scam alert targeting permit applicants

At least one applicant has lost $7,000 to the scam.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

Firefighting equipment cost and wait time litigation

Costs weren't listed in the provided documents, but these purchases come from the city's five-year capital plan.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Fire department fleet investment

Purchases are funded through the City of Shawnee Capital Improvement Plan for 2027-2031; specific amounts weren't stated in the meeting.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Public Camping and Public Conduct Ordinance

No direct cost stated; enforcement falls to Shawnee Police rather than private property owners.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

First responder mental health peer support

No dollar figure yet, but police and fire may seek funds for peer support programs.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

OG&E Vegetation Management

Residents could face repair costs if overgrown vegetation pulls lines onto their homes.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Municipal Code Lien Enforcement Act opt-in

Could recover six-figure sums the city has spent demolishing nuisance properties.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Leftover 2018 half-cent sales tax — public safety funds

Roughly $800,000 remains for public safety from the half-cent tax.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

911 system renewal and telephone tax

Continues the existing 911 telephone tax; rate amount unchanged in testimony.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Animal shelter spay/neuter pause

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

wildfire emergency

Evacuations and fire response can mean property damage, emergency costs, and business disruptions from road closures.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Stephens was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.