Zollie Rose Announces Guthrie Mayor Campaign

Current council member lays out priorities focused on infrastructure, economic growth, and community unity.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Zollie Rose, a current Guthrie city council member, has announced his candidacy for mayor. Rose's platform prioritizes resolving long-standing drainage and flooding issues, establishing fiscal responsibility, and modernizing the town's infrastructure. He also intends to strengthen the local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new investment. Rose has expressed a commitment to advocating for Guthrie at the state and federal levels to secure critical resources and funding.

Why it matters

Guthrie, the former capital of Oklahoma, is a historic town facing challenges common to many small communities, including aging infrastructure and economic stagnation. Rose's mayoral bid presents an opportunity for voters to choose a candidate focused on addressing these issues and positioning Guthrie for future growth.

The details

Rose, who has served on Guthrie's code enforcement board and events committee, says his candidacy is rooted in a 'build it up' philosophy aimed at securing a brighter future for all residents. His platform prioritizes resolving long-standing drainage and flooding issues, establishing fiscal responsibility, and modernizing the town's infrastructure. Rose also intends to strengthen the local economy by supporting existing businesses while attracting new investment.

  • Rose filed to run for Guthrie Mayor in January 2026.
  • Scott Marshall filed to run for the Guthrie Mayor seat this week.

The players

Zollie Rose

A current Guthrie city council member who has announced his candidacy for mayor.

Scott Marshall

A candidate who filed this week to run for the Guthrie Mayor seat.

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What they’re saying

“I want to serve as a Mayor who listens to everyone”

— Zollie Rose, Candidate for Guthrie Mayor (wektradio.com)

What’s next

The Guthrie mayoral election is scheduled for November 2026.

The takeaway

Rose's mayoral bid presents Guthrie voters with a candidate focused on addressing the town's infrastructure challenges, boosting the local economy, and fostering greater community unity - key issues that will shape the future of this historic Oklahoma community.