The City of Edmond welcomed a new Mayor and two councilmembers in a special meeting held yesterday, as reported by the official city website. Mark A. Nash stepped into the role of Mayor after a successful bid in the municipal general election, which took place on April 1. Alongside Nash, Preston Watterson and Phillip Fraim were also sworn in to represent Wards 3 and 4 respectively—both ran unopposed in the latest election cycle.
According to the City of Edmond's announcement, these new officials will join the five-member City Council, which includes the Mayor and a representative for each of the city's four Wards. Mayor Nash is set for a two-year term expiring in April 2027, while Watterson and Fraim will serve their wards until 2029.
Nash's election, which had him square off against former City Councilmember Tom Robins, marks a change in leadership and vision for the city. Maggie Murdock Nichols, who was appointed to fill Robins' vacated seat in Ward 1, will remain in her position until the next election in 2027. Ward 2 continues to be represented by Barry Moore, following his election in May 2023, with plans for him to serve until the Ward 2 election also scheduled for 2027.
