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Muskogee City Attorney Resigns After Council Conflict-of-Interest Row

7/17/2026

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City Attorney Keri Spencer resigned Wednesday night following a contentious Muskogee City Council meeting.
Councilor Melody Cranford had challenged Spencer’s legal opinion on a deputy mayor’s possible conflict of interest, accusing her of lying and unethical conduct.
Spencer described Cranford’s inquiry as a “witch hunt.”
Mayor Ryan Lowe urged calm and said the meeting was not intended to attack any individual.

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City Attorney Keri Spencer resigned Wednesday night following a contentious Muskogee City Council meeting.
Councilor Melody Cranford had challenged Spencer’s legal opinion on a deputy mayor’s possible conflict of interest, accusing her of lying and unethical conduct.
Spencer described Cranford’s inquiry as a “witch hunt.”
Mayor Ryan Lowe urged calm and said the meeting was not intended to attack any individual.