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Coweta Today
By the People, for the People
Coweta City Council Member Resigns After Less Than a Year
The city will begin accepting applications to fill the vacant seat on the council.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:04am
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The resignation of a Coweta City Council member adds to ongoing tensions and uncertainty within the local government.Coweta TodayCoweta City Councilman Joshua Wilburn, who represented Ward 3, has resigned after serving less than a year of his appointed term. The resignation comes just days after a contentious City Council meeting where residents demanded the city manager's resignation. The city did not provide a reason for Wilburn's resignation, but said it will begin accepting applications to fill the vacant seat.
Why it matters
Wilburn's resignation adds further turmoil to the Coweta City Council, which has seen other recent resignations and contentious debates over issues like a data center proposal. The council will now need to appoint a new member to represent Ward 3, which could impact the balance of power and decision-making on the council.
The details
Wilburn, a systems analyst for UDT, was appointed to the City Council 10 months ago on a 3-2 vote to fill a vacancy when Shorty Chance opted not to run for re-election. Wilburn's appointment was backed by City Council members Harold Chance, Naomi Hogue and Lauren Givan, but Caroline Martin and Jeremy Barnett voted against it. Martin also resigned from the City Council last year.
- Wilburn was appointed to the City Council 10 months ago.
- Wilburn resigned from the City Council in April 2026.
The players
Joshua Wilburn
A former Coweta City Council member who represented Ward 3 and resigned after less than a year in office.
Julie Casteen
The Coweta City Manager who has faced calls to resign over the city's handling of a data center proposal and personal statements she made.
Harold Chance
A Coweta City Council member who voted to appoint Wilburn to the council.
Naomi Hogue
A Coweta City Council member who voted to appoint Wilburn to the council.
Lauren Givan
A Coweta City Council member who voted to appoint Wilburn to the council.
What’s next
The city said it will begin accepting applications to fill the vacant seat. Under Oklahoma law, the council will appoint a 'qualified applicant' to serve until the next general municipal election, at which time the remainder of the unexpired term will be filled via an election.
The takeaway
Wilburn's resignation adds to the ongoing turmoil and division within the Coweta City Council, which has seen other recent resignations and contentious debates. The council will now need to appoint a new member to represent Ward 3, which could shift the balance of power on the council and impact future decision-making.
