Camal Pennington won the runoff election for Oklahoma City Council’s Ward 7 on Tuesday, defeating former councilperson John Pettis, Jr. He will fill the seat previously held by Councilman Lee E. Cooper, Jr. The results are pending certification by the Oklahoma County Election Board, according to the City of Oklahoma City.
Pennington, Bradley Carter (Ward 1), Katrina Avers (Ward 3), and Todd Stone (Ward 4) will be sworn into office on April 29 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber. Carter and Stone ran unopposed and were automatically elected, as reported by the City of Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City's nine-member nonpartisan council, consisting of the Mayor and eight ward representatives, operates under a Council-Manager system to oversee local governance, including public safety and urban development. The Mayor earns $24,000 annually, while council members receive $12,000. Pennington was elected to replace Cooper, who was appointed after Nikki Nice joined the State Senate. A ceremonial handover will take place with citizens, dignitaries, and council members in attendance, as stated by the City of Oklahoma City.
