Guy Liebmann, who briefly served as Oklahoma City's 36th mayor and later represented the city at the Capitol, has died at 90, the city announced Friday. A fixture in local public life for decades as a Ward 8 councilman and state representative, Liebmann's death prompted condolences from city officials. A memorial service is scheduled for June 29, and officials have requested that flags be lowered in his honor.
The announcement went out on the city's official account on X, according to City of Oklahoma City. The post stated that Liebmann "has passed away at the age of 90," noted the June 29 memorial date, and directed that flags in Oklahoma City be flown at half-staff on the day of the service.
Longtime Councilman Who Stepped Into The Mayor's Post
Liebmann had been a steady presence at City Hall long before he ever held the mayor's gavel. He served as the Ward 8 councilmember beginning in 1995 and logged nearly a decade on the council before turning his sights to state office, according to The Journal Record. The outlet reported that he announced his run for the House District 82 seat in 2003 while still serving on the council.
Public Service And Background
City records list Liebmann as acting mayor from November 3, 2003, to March 2, 2004, stepping into the top job during that stretch, according to City of Oklahoma City. Those records also note that he served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1959 to 1961, later represented House District 82, and worked in real estate and investments after his military service.
Oklahoma House membership lists show Liebmann serving in the state House for the 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011 sessions, which together reflect four terms that concluded in January 2013. He represented District 82 during that period, according to Oklahoma House.
His public career also included roles on the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the Convention and Visitors Bureau, according to City of Oklahoma City.
Memorial Plans
The city's post on X stated that a memorial service for Liebmann will be held on June 29 and that flags will be flown at half-staff in Oklahoma City that day, according to City of Oklahoma City. The announcement did not specify a location for the service and noted that additional arrangements would be shared as they are finalized.
City officials asked residents to keep Liebmann's family and friends in their thoughts and said further details about services will be posted when available, according to City of Oklahoma City.
