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May 14, 2008
Mr. Mayor Is a Freshman
John Tyler Hammons could have spent his first year of college playing around on Facebook, like everybody else. Instead, he decided to run for office.
On Tuesday, Mr. Hammons, a freshman at the University of Oklahoma, was elected mayor of Muskogee, a city of 38,000 in the northeastern part of the state. Mr. Hammons, 19, won 70 percent of the vote over his opponent, according to the Associated Press.
“The public placing their trust in me is the greatest, humbling, and most awesome experience I’ve ever had in my life,” said Mr. Hammons, a native of Muskogee.
A student’s winning election as mayor is not unprecedented in recent years. But alas, the University of Oklahoma, in Norman, may not get to brag about him for long: Mr. Hammons said he expected to transfer to a college closer to Muskogee. —Eric Hoover
Posted on Wednesday May 14, 2008 | Permalink |Comments
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We don’t vote for grownups in Muskogee,
We just want a chump at City Hall,
Then we can manipulate the system,
While junior’s havin’ an awesome time and all.
— M. Haggard May 14, 02:23 PM #
This guy should run for president. Without knowing a thing about him, one could argue he will do a better job than the three amigos.
— EC May 14, 03:42 PM #
Sad that M. Haggard’s insult and cynicism should be given top billing. With all the moaning and groaning over how little interest young people pay to civic participation, I would think Mr. Hammons achievement would be cause for celebration. We ought to encourage more young people to take responsibility for their communities. I sat on a committee of my city council when I was in high school and took my duties quite seriously. I have no doubt that Mr. Hammons will do the same. Good for him.
— Daisy May 14, 04:57 PM #
Hey – I lived in Muskogee and found it to be just like Haggard’s song. Good luck to the mayor – it seems that change has finally come to town! Maybe?
— TDD May 14, 05:39 PM #
I was drafted, sent to basic training, completed flight training, sent to Viet Nam, and was shot down three times…all before my 21st birthday. How many young men and women have served and died or are serving and dying for their country today…and are under the age of 20? This young man deserves all the respect and consideration demanded of his office. At least he showed up for the fight, while the “M. Haggards” of the world sit back and enjoy the fruits of the labors and sacrifices of others…all the while complaining and moaning and whining about something.
— Ron May 15, 12:17 AM #
The mayor is the most educated person in his town.
— dan brown May 15, 09:23 AM #
Hammons has his work cut out for him—Muskogee is the murder capital of Oklahoma.
— LeftieLucy May 15, 09:54 AM #
I know very little of this town, so I do not know what problems it faces. However, I wish the new mayor well and hope he can give running the town the attention it needs. Lack of experience in a an elected official is, ocassionally, just what the doctor ordered. Mr. Hammons may be quite extraordinary. Only time will tell. And, the voters can kick him out at the next election if he does not live up to expectations. Although the election of a college freshman is certainly unusual, we have to assume that the residents of Muskogee know what they want and need.
— EAC May 15, 11:53 AM #
I think all of you complaining about the “M. Haggard” highlight are completely missing the wonderful parody. Maybe you are as young as the new mayor, or too high-fallutin’ to listen to country music.
— Chris May 15, 11:55 AM #
Will mr.Hammons continue to do both, the student and the mayor?
— I.C. May 15, 12:11 PM #
Good Luck young Mayor.
www.thikthak.com
— Rajab May 29, 04:40 AM #
WOW! I’m not sure what to think, but I do deffinately believe that God will place in office who He Will. Keep your eyes on God Mr. Hammond, from all us older folks,
Eimi Hall
— eimi May 29, 08:40 AM #