Lou Martin, Jr. is Sapulpa’s interim mayor

With the sad passing of Mayor Reg Green just over a week ago, tonight’s remaining city council members were left to handle a part of the job that nobody looks forward to—replacing your city’s mayor.

According to the city charter, when the mayor is unable to fulfill his duties, the vice-mayor is moved into his place, where he will continue to hold that position as interim mayor until a new mayor can be appointed by the city council. In this case, the vice-mayor at the time, Lou Martin, Jr., became interim mayor. At the Monday, February 3rd city council meeting—the first since Mayor Green’s passing—a vote was needed to appoint an interim vice-mayor as well. Hugo Naifeh nominated Craig Henderson, who declined. Marty Cummins, of Ward 3, was also nominated and in a vote, approved as interim vice-mayor.